How To Drive A Manual - (The Secret To Never Stalling) 

In USA you don't need an alarm in your car. All you need is manual...best protection...

I have no idea why Im watching this. I already know how to drive a manual...

So in USA people can get their drivers licence with an automatic car and then they're legally allowed to jump into a manual car without having a clue on how to drive it..?

To all of you who live outside the US, we get it. You guys learn this before even getting your license. You're in a different country, everyone does not operate the same. Automatics are a common thing here, manuals may be more common for y'all. Get over it, we have.

Here in The Netherlands you get driving lessons (around 40) and then your exam. It is almost always in a manual car. If you pass your exam you are allowed to drive in a manual and automatic car. But if you take lessons in an automatic, you only get to drive automatics. Much more logical.

You think you're so cool saying "it's going to be a long and difficult process". I learned driving a car in manual. Learned it in less than a day. It wasn't even my car. Isn't rocket science.

the real problem seems to be not the actual learning curve but rather it's the finding of a manual car to practice on. Buying a car for the sole purpose of practicing is not worth it. And most people are hesitant to give their cars to beginners to learn on because they fear they might break the clutch or transmission. At the same time, if I want to invest in a manual car, I wouldnt want to buy it before im 100% sure i will be able to drive it, so it's kind of an endless loop.

As a woman who drives a manual, I had a guy tell me once that: manual cars have drivers, automatic cars have ‘steer-ers’. Always found that analogy amusing.

It sounds like he's trying to be on top gear

How to never stall out, 5k RPM and dump the clutch

How do I go vroom vroom?

How to drive a manual Ask your father he will teach you

Thanks. I tow my car to a parking lot to practice.

Why are you even allowed to take your drivers licence in an automatic car, and then drive a manual with the same licence in America?

Here’s a tip to never stall: Step 1: push clutch in Step 2: mash the gas Step 3: drop the clutch

Tell me why I thought you were teaching him till he started speaking his knowledge lol

Everyone's talking shit about americans, or you as a person, but I found this video to he really helpful, and you addressed a lot of problems that I had specifically, my dad has kind of a short temper haha. Not sure if you'll see this, but I just wanted to say thanks.

its hilarious to watch the guy in red pretend to be a student when he knows everything lmao "oh okay"

People, in America if you want modern anti-theft device, get a manual. You may know how drive a manual, but so many others do not. Don't hate, just be happy that someone took the time to give instructions on how to do so. Do not say "Ohh, I live in XXX and drove manual since age 8! My mother learned to drive manual while still a fetus where she had to double clutch just to be born!" Dude, c'mon, have some respect, manuals are tuff and annoying. I think this guy did a great job in showing how to do so in a calm and concise manor.

You guys are dressed completely opposite.

i like owning manual vehicles (have never owned an auto). one of the huge selling points... in canada, the car thieves are dumb and cant drive them. so they almost never get stolen.

It is also important to know how to do laundry manually, in case there is blackout. Also being able to wash laundry manually is sexy. When you practise manual washing, it is best to start slowly in a clear area.

Where did that asian guy come from? He looks so confused....."what am I doing here!?"

A manual transmission; the best millennial anti theft system in the world.

In the UK it's illegal to drive a manual if you passed your test in an automatic. Learning to operate a clutch is way more difficult than any other aspect of operating a car.

Vehicles, with Virgins.

WHAT ARE THOOOOSEEE

learning manual wasn't frustrating for me it was so much fun

I'm going to clear up things from both points of view (sticks vs. autos). I live in the U.S. and I own an '06 STi (6-speed) and have had two manual cars before (240sx and a 2.5RS) as well as a few automatic trucks (SUV's) before (an '07 Ford Expedition) so I can say things from each standpoint. TO MANUAL OWNERS: 1) You don't always get better MPG with a manual. Automatic transmissions today are just as good if not better in terms of MPG. 2) The torque converter (as opposed to the clutch in a manual car) lasts longer than a clutch no matter how well you use your clutch. 3) Most cars today have a mode that you can downshift or it downshifts for you (like the Denali '08 tow mode). 4) Parking and reversing are much easier in an automatic. 5) Starting from on a hill is no annoyance with an automatic. 6) Driving in the city is a LOT easier without a manual. TO AUTOMATIC OWNERS: 1) Most people in the U.S. wouldn't be able to steal a manual because they don't know how to drive one. 2) Racing in a manual is a lot more exciting than with an automatic (and you can't do clutch drifts with an automatic) 3) Manual owners respect others who drive the dwindling-USA manual cars. 4) Once you learn manual with a car, you can easily driving anything manual after a few tries (such as a sport quad or dune buggy) 5) You can get every ounce out of a gear (no rev limiter too). 6) It's good to have the knowledge of driving manual in case you ever have to drive one and don't have the time to learn the basics. I'm sure I'm missing some things but I hope this helps people see both sides.

Wtf is with all the hate towards the Americans? Who cares if most of our cars are automatic? Its a preference of many people because of their situations. Really the only people that drive such here are Pepe who enjoy driving and are car guys. The rest of the populations sees driving as just a way of transportation and don't want to drive more than they have to.

Didn't know faze adapt drove a manual

i’ve watched all of your learning to drive a manual videos! i bought my dream car which is a speed 3, maybe not a dream car to a lot of people but it is to me! never driven a manual before, but you taught me from start to finish and now i love driving my car! thank you!

this is hilarious! here in the UK you need to drive a manual to pass your driving test, or you hase to do a special automatic test, the only people who drive manuals here are old people or stupid ones

Too bad cars with manual gearboxes are becoming endangered.

did you just fart on 1:45?

So I bought an '94 Integra as my first car. It has Enzo R racing seats w/ harnesses, exhaust, and NRG wheel. Maybe some other mods. Didn't even know how to drive stick. I basically just watched a shit ton of manual videos before hand. Had a few tips from family who drives stick. But only one person got in the car w/ me and he drove. I basically drove it around the parking lot and stalled a bunch. Couldn't take it home that day because I wasn't comfortable driving on streets. Someone took it home for me. But the next day I just drove it around the block a bit and said fuck it. Drove it to work. Stalled a few times, held up traffic a little. But on the way back I didn't stall at all. It's so much fun and has got way easier. People look at me crazy walking around w/ my steering wheel. I've been stoked the passed few days. Despite the accidental burnouts I'm in love. She pulls hard.

i was watching car videos and i stumbled upon here by mistake...but i sat through the video to have a laugh...seriously people learn to drive in automatics in america? lmfao that’s not even driving its like playing a video game! in my country every grandma can drive with a stick! also the other guy said near the end when you slow down you can put it to neutral and hit the brake...big mistake and totally not safe, you have no control of the car at all when you will need to. always have the right gear inside.

This man has balls! It's dangerous enough teaching somebody how to drive stick. Teaching an Asian how to drive stick!? Now you're playing with fire.. I'll be praying for this courageous daredevil 🙏🏻

The title should be, "Billie Joe Armstrong teaches you how to drive stick shift"

Aww man , this brings back memories when I was learning how to drive, shame really, sooo many people out there on our roads who still don't know how to drive..

Do not coast in to a stop in neutral. You have no control of your drive wheels and it is very unsafe.

1:23 what are thoooose!? xD

I just got a manual car donated to me, and this video has been very helpful, especially learning about when to feel the clutch sticks (the second half). My biggest problem was going from stop to go. Now I feel much more comfortable when starting my new job next week. This weekend, I am going to do some more practicing in a parking lot so I can really get a feel for the clutch, and also more practicing shifting.

why downshift before stopping, i just put the clutch down and break, then go into first gear when approaching 0mph(clutch still down). much smoother

As a French I've never drove an automatic car

I went to test drive a new corvette stingray last weekend and the salesman took me to an automatic. I knocked him out, jumped in the standard 5 speed, took his girlfriend, and did a burnout 5 inches from his face.

How to drive a manual. Step 1: don't be American.

This guy makes stickshift easy his advice works took practice on old beater Honda’s and now I got the concept of driving stickshift

Going from an automatic to manual is so tricky, and i recently experienced that in my friends car where i was learning for the first time. I literally stalled his car multiple times because my biggest issue is releasing the clutch too quickly and not coordinating that action with acceleration! Add all that with the fact that there was also a cop chiling in the parking lot too...

Manuals are so easy it honestly took me half an hour to learn it then I was changing almost perfectly, I don't get how people make such a big deal about it.

0:15 Okay buddy is that really necessary

My first car was a stick. '63 Corvair Monza 900 with a non-synchro 3 speed and a warped pressure plate.

1:25 stopped. WTF ARE THOSE??!

Those shoes xD

Thank you for this video! Super helpful for building up my confidence with the manual just in time for my third driving lesson in a few days.

Decently experienced with manuals that I no longer have a problem, and I'm rewatching this because why not?

How to never stall a manual: drive an automatic

I can't wait to get a car, I'm so excited to drove a stick shift

This guy is teaching it the right way, most people have video showing it which isnt the best way to learn because every manual car is diffrent some are easy some are hard.

Thank you so much I just bought a Manual and got everything down but going from neutral to 1st gear now I know what to look and feel for

Downshifting to a stop doesn't make any sense unless you're racing. I agree with the other guy. When coming to a stop just keep it in its current gear, or neutral, and use your brakes. No reason to put all that stress on your transmission and engine every time you stop.

did he fart at 1:46?

Helpful video! I’m learning to drive manual, and it’s so fun. Not hard at all once you figure out the feel of your car.

Very helpful for me. I've just started driving classes and I'm having a hard time.. thanks to this video

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As I live in the UK I find this video highly amusing.

this is honestly the video that got me to sub to you guys and start regularly watching your vids

i love the way you teach to stop a car form stalling i have been having the clutch,i just tension in my feet when using the clutch and the brakes

an E39 manual aye :3 she have the m62b44 ?

How is this complicated? here in Sweden everyone learn on manual transmission from the first day in driving school. If you are missing an arm or have some disability you could take the limited "automatic license" but i never heard of anyone doing that.. my mom and grandma drive manual cars.

I wish I had a coach like you. Man you are Brilliant.

I learned in the best way possible as far as im concerned in a chevy s10. First i learned how a manual transmission works, then i drove one. My driveway had a mild grade toward a fairly busy road. I had to disengage the clutch and release my right foot from the brake and put it under my seat. Rolling in reverse, I had to get up to 10 miles an hour and release the clutch to catch the vehicle and roll foward, back up the hill without any throttle. If I stalled, that just meant I had to brake, and start closer to the road on my next attempt. Took about 30 minutes before I could yoyo the truck back and forth within 15 ft constantly without ever touching the gas.

Just remember not to rip the handbrake up, or it'll wear away the mechanism inside the handbrake, so you push the button down before.

stall is my only problem

Dude your vids are awesome I can’t believe you went from a decent m5 to a frickin supercharged huracan congrats

Best video so far. This helped me alot thank you!

Can you do one for driving Automatics? I have only ever driven manual cars and motorcycles... I once had a go with my mates Automatic! and hated it!

1:24 WHAT ARE THOOOOOOOOSE!!!!!! LOL

4 min into the videos and it was enough to drive my wife's manual cas into her parking since we can't park in the streets at night ! Thanks

Awesome! I am watching this to prepare me for tomorrow. I am driving a stick shift for the first time in my life. I am confident I won't stall. I will give an update tomorrow if I stalled it.

I mix the schools of thought. Downshift down to 2nd and coast the rest of the way. Downshifting to first is crazy. If traffic slows too quickly you have no choice but to hit the clutch and brake, remembering what gear you're in or slipping to neutral.

Thank you for the lesson I've been having trouble getting my Fiat on 3 gear and when I come to Stop Sign or Red Light accidentally let go of the clutch and stall the car.

Exactly excellent video I was happy 😊 to see I was learning car these days so it's helpful video for me thanks guys 👌😎

I'm 14, and learning how to drive. I keep stalling the car, because I let the clutch off too fast and don't give the car enough gas. But when I do get going, it's heaps of fun. I did it down our road, it's not too long, and I made it into fourth gear perfectly. And it was only my third go. The first two times, I was trying to get out of the driveway, which didn't go too well, but I did get there.

When coming to a stop, should you: 1. Put it in neutral gear via the gear shifter, then brake. Or: 2. Press down the clutch and then press the brake, while the car's still in a higher gear?

0:15 I cringed so hard

I’m driving next yr and I want a manual. ‘‘Tis Video rlly helps x

I took your advice on a winding road while I was practicing my stick shift driving! Thanks, now I'm writing to you from my hospital bed!!!!

My car gets mad when I down shift from 5th to 1st at 9,000 rpm. Maybe I’m just too good?

You never downshift to 1st gear when moving.

This really helped me get a mental basic on how to drive also love this channel

Hey man, 7 years later and 4 manual cars later. I just want to say thank you.

This video should be restricted to USA. Because thats the only country where people think its hard to drive a manual.

The fact that this is not part of standard driving training in the US is just baffling to me.

Good video. I was thought (still a beginner) as I approach 2-10mph before a full stop > use the brakes to slow the car > around 2-5mph clutch fully in before a full stop > car is stopped > toss gear into N > foot on brakes > to go press down clutch > switch to 1st gear > bite point > apply slight acceleration I might be wrong on a few steps, haven't stepped back into a manual car in a while and only attempted it 2-3 times.

Took me like 10 times to get started but once i knew that the car will move purely on releasing the clutch with no gas it totally changed everything and made it super easy.

Yo vehicle virgins where do u live and why u at my high school

Okay guys we get it! In Europe you all know how to drive stick wohoo. Why do you all have to make a million comments on how great your country is. Who cares! We're all humans. No ones better then the next guy no matter where you live.

23 and drove a car with a manual transmission yesterday. I have very little driving experience (didn't get my license until last year due to vision problems that I had been dealing with since I was 14 and Even required a procedure to help.) But despite my lack of driving experience it was interesting. The first time I got the car moving I didn't stall the car. Though I did stall at a stop sign and going up my driveway. Thankfully no one was behind me. I definitely want to get more practice and buy a vehicle with a manual transmission.

Best video for not to stall I have seen so far.