HOW TO DRIVE A STICK SHIFT: Easy Step by Step Tutorial! 

I recently learned how to drive manual and oh my GAWD this video would have been so helpful! thank you for explaining so much so easily! definitely one of the best how-to-drive-stick videos on here

Best Tutorial on RU-vid! Thanks so much!

I am currently 16 years old living in the UK getting ready to start taking driving lessons when I turn 17 so thank you so much for this video it has helped a lot and has calmed my nerves a bit because I've never drove a car before

This is a genuinely well-explained video. I've had to watch about four videos to understand what your video demonstrated in one. The foot camera was extremely useful as was your clear explanation of everything, so thanks!

This is one of the best tutorial videos for manual

great video I took my first stick shift lesson today and my tutor taught me the same thing. but you have to be in a car to really feel it. thanks for the video.

very good tutorial... no nonsense talks just straight ght to the point

Wow this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. Well spoken with clear directions. Kudos to you good sir. I wish more people would rehearse their videos before posting. Very impressed with the polish. You should do this for a living, seems lim you're a natural.

I've seen many videos, but this is a way better tought then them, and you covered more things

definitely the best one I found so far. Wish you included the rev matching.

i saw some videos and the made it too hard this is too easy for someone to understand,thanks a lot

Very good tutorial. Knowledge + experience, its like practical and theory in one video. Very nice!

I appreciate you, im getting a manual in a couple of months and every other video about manuals have all been confusing asf

This is amazingly simple. I can't wait until I get a car to practice on.

Like that lotus man

Best tutorial ive seen so far hopefully i get me a manual soon 🙏🏽

I found this to be the best tutorial out of all them.

Very helpful, I'm learning now and this made it easier

This video has been very informative and simple to understand. I'm actually looking to buy my first used car very soon and it's a manual. I've never driven a manual before and it looks frightening at first, but your video builds up my confidence. My family is from Nicaragua and the majority of them drive with manuals, automatics are rare over there. The only people with automatics are people who have more money to spend. Going off topic, as I was browsing for a used car, a lot of them I found as autos, while I don't mind driving them, although I'd like to be more skillful in the event I happen to be visiting another country and if manuals are the only ones available, then it'll be no problem, since I'll know how to use them.

My first car is automatic. Now that I got the feel for driving I need a manual. The car I have now does paddle shifters so it helps with knowing what gears to use at what times. It's basically like a starter manual which is cool. I would still like a full manual. It just seems more exciting. I like being able to control the RPMs.

Dude you gave me a lil more confidence. Great video

when i brake i do like you :D off the clutch and just brake pedal my first car was an manual and in driving school they teach me to drive whit a car that was manual transmission BMW 116 d (d=diesel)

Thanks! just started learning how to drive my 370z 6 speed earlier today. The tips in this video is gonna help a lot next session

thnx for sharing .....cuz I'm going to learn one now since my hasband brought me one .....thnx again

You don't have to push E-brake release button when you activate E-brake. That can't make your car stand still on higher hills. But I give you a thumbs up! You made a high quality pedal view!

best tutorial out there, simple and clear. Thanks a lot bro, keep up the good work ! :))

Pretty good summary of how to drive a manual - it's quite funny listening to it as a British person because you refer to an auto as a 'normal car', whilst in Britain the majority drive manuals. I've recently bought a semi-auto and have had to 'unlearn' a few things - a common problem of going from manual to auto is that you sometimes stamp on the brake when you try to put the (non-existent) clutch in. A few points - at around 7 minutes and towards the end of the video, you recommend putting the car into neutral as you approach the turn. That's very bad advice; by 'coasting' into a turn you have no control over your engine. The correct procedure should be to leave it in gear, down shifting as you slow down, then put your clutch in once you come near to a halt. That way you can react to any situation, and additionally the engine provides some extra braking power. Another thing that you touched on is pressing the clutch when starting the car - this is a really good habit to get into because it means even if the car is in gear it won't be 'engaged' so you can still start it. If you try to start a car with a gear engaged it jumps forwards and stalls. Unlike many autos, you don't need to have your foot on the brake to start the car, especially if the handbrake (e-brake) is on, but there's no problem with doing so. Also, when finding the biting point, you mentioned each time that you watch the revs drop, it's worth noting that you can feel the car start to move - or if you have the handbrake on the back squats down (held by the brake). Once you're used to driving a manual you will rarely look at the tachometer, and once you know your car you'll know where the biting point for the clutch is by feel. Finally, when changing gear while moving it's often a good idea to use the accelerator to 'rev match'. When you let off the accelerator and press the clutch in the revs will start to drop down to idle (usually just under 1k rpm). As you lift the clutch back up and engage the new gear the revs will pick up again to match the engine speed. If you change gear slowly there can be a big difference in these speeds which results in a jerky change. By using the accelerator you can hold the revs at the correct level for the next gear, resulting in a much smoother change. Obviously this is a 'beginners' video so you might cover this in your next video. On the whole though, a decent introduction.

good video , it's missing just the rev-matching downshifting thing, and it would have been perfect !

Thank you so much! I've been having trouble with manual transmission and this helps me. In my favorite car too btw!

this video is the best how to drive a Manuel transmission honeslty thank you for this and I clearly understand now (:

Wow great video on how to drive stick thanks a lot.

This is also if you have a brand new car with a good clutch. I drove a 2013 Golf GTI and it was completely different from the 2002 Ford Ranger that I drove

Thank you so much now I can drive my 97 eclipse

great video! very helpful, a video on driving in bumper to bumper traffic would be much appreciated!

Nice video. One of the best ive seen for these tutorials. Good job.

Best Tutorial, Thanks Bro.

Wow this video should get wayyyyy more likes

Im relatively new to this channel. Would you say driving a manual is gaining popularity among the newer folks? I taught my 18 yr old nephew and he is thrilled.

Great details, great tips, great video!

I agree I think it's the best

makes me way more confident in driving a m/t!

Best tutorial ever I swear !!! Good job

good video i like it and watch it even if i know exacly how to drive a manual car. I been driving a manual for 4 years now :D first car i sit in was manual i have never driven a automatic car but my next car is an automatic :D yeah thanks for the video :)

Best tutorial! Thank you! 😌

Good lesson. Thanks

you are a nice teacher

Good man, surprisingly theirs a lot of people who need this info! What camera do you use for the dash mount clips? (By the a pillar)

Don't put in neutral while slowing down. You are coasting which implies you have less control over your car and can't react as well to spontaneous hasard that may happen. It's to the point where many countries see it as an illegal manoeuvre. Instead, go as such: slow down until you are almost stopped (rpm/mph needed to downshift in first), Clutch in, Downshift in first, If you see that you won't be moving in the next few seconds, then put your car in neutral and let off the clutch.

the best tutorial

btw everything thats outside look much closer in the car for example parking in a parking lot you gonna turn the car to the left in parking spot its allmost looks like your front of the car is gonna scratsh that car thats on the right or front when you turning to the spot to your left but its not but be careful when you park it can hit if you not know where you have your car :)

good teaching learn a lot

i learned how to drive stick in 2 days and each day i drove it like 3 blocks and by my selfs thats how easy it is i learn in a 99 dodge stratus the only thing im still learning is when im on a hill i still kinda go back a littke

Awesome tutorial ! Helpful indeed, Thanks a lot

Very informative.Thumb up

Thanks for the information.

damn i thought that pick up was gonna hit you at 7:25

Thanks for the video man !

detail and helpful video!

really well put together video. thank you

super cool, I like it.

amazing video!!

I thought you didn't have to let go the clutch slow... for example switching from 2nd to 3rd

Just saying could be better if he mentioned using the clutch when stopping p, but still good

keep up the good work man!

Damn why does every tutorial make downshifting seem hard. You made it simple lol nice vid

best tutorial man :D very ditailed

Great tutorial! Just subscribed. :)

thank you so much for some tips

and what about blipping the throttle when you were downshifting

can i also put the handbrake up and press the clutch in and out to feel out the bite point? will this also work with the car off?

Awesome video man!!! Keep up the good work. Like and sub

What about using the blip while you downshift? How does the rev matching work when going down and skipping gears?

Hmm... I see that when you downshift, you don't really blip the throttle, as least not in the usual way that people teach it. Your way is more like rolling on the throttle as you're downshifting. Different, but looks to be smoother. I usually downshift by blipping the throttle, but I'll have to try your technique next time I'm on the road. Great video and car by the way!

Great video it helpfulness

I thought when going from 2 to 3 to 4 to 5 to 6 you dont slowly let out the clutch you dump it?? Or is that only if youre going faster

Is it correct if I release the clutch to the bite point and hold it there for about 0.5-1 sec until I feel the car won't stall then completely release the clutch? This is what I have been doing and I never stall anymore and rarely have a jerking motion when moving from a standstill.

Been trying to tackle this for 30'yrs. Too much for me to remember.

i learn fast thanks.

How do you know when to change gears?

I'm self taught, I don't know if I'm even doing it correctly even by watching since in my mind I'm doing alright. I don't know if I'm riding the clutch too much from a stop or if I'm even shifting correctly but I don't grind my gears, so I guess i'm doing ok? lol

Fun if you live in a small town, but with how world is today, not practical with stop n go and drive through anything.

9:37 for a hill start quick reference

This was helpful, informative, and well done. Kudos! It'd be great if you do an "intermediate" version and even an expert version (heel & toe maybe?)... Anyways great job :)

It's the part where I have to slowly remove my foot from the clutch and and apply pressure to the gas peddle that trips me up. Everything else would be just fine if it weren't for that.

Man, great video. Taught me a lot, getting my licence very soon, so this'll help loads. How much was your Lotus and how'd you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking? An Evora is my dream car, and I was just curious what you paid for it. Thanks!

I took my 2nd lesson today and wtf I did worse. I stalled the car like 6 times today. I fuking hate first gear I know I'm doing the right movements but it stalls ugh. the other gears are easy but first was just a pain for me today. my tutor said it's because it was my first time on the road and was worried about cars behind and in front of me. I feel more comfortable driving with no cars because I can focus on multitasking but I feel that I was doing the right movements even though I was nervous. damn that first gear. is here an easier too to master it?

I have been following your videos lately. In a Z, I would give more gas first then ease out the clutch since it is kind of tricky to modulate. Your thoughts..?

Thanks!

to the uk people yeah sadly us US people need to watch things like this since in driving school we aren't taught anything about manual/stickshifts and allot of the vehicles in the US are automatic.

Damn this car looks nice

damn dude this was really helpfull

wah will happen if yu stay nd one gear

Good tutorial, what camera did you use for the dash video/audio?

Im only 15 years old and i actually cant wait till i have my own car and ill be able to drive ive watches sooo many videos how to drive that probably if i sat in a car i could drive it already

is that Lake Norman NC ?

Cool Thanks

this is cool

will u stall if you break while in gear? Do you have to be in neutral?

good video

Driving a manual is easy. Getting uphill on a redlight for the first time is a challenge.