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Hello, I'm Chris. In this video we're going to
have a look at clutch control at a junction, uphill. If you're learning how
to drive a manual car then hopefully this video will help. Before tackling the
Before tackling a junction on a hill, it's important that you're confident with moving off on a
flat road first. If you're unfamiliar with the biting point and want more
information on the basics of clutch control then have a look at one of our
previous videos there's a link in the description. I'm going to show you a
couple of local tricky junctions that are not only on a hill but they normally
have parked cars blocking your view. These will be perfect locations for me
to demonstrate how you can use clutch control to creep out slowly, carefully
and without stalling or rolling back.
I can see the junction ahead. I'll check my mirrors,
signal, off gas, clutch down, brake gently, 1st gear. It's difficult to see. I need
to creep forward. A little gas, raise the clutch to the biting point. Observing
properly. It's clear. More gas, slowly raise the clutch to move more.
It all happened quite quickly, so let's do another one. Check my mirrors, signal, off
gas and as I'm driving uphill gravity slows me down quickly. I need to brake
lightly, clutch down, off the brake so I don't stop too early. I've selected 1st
gear. It's hard to see again. I need to creep forward but ready to stop. A little
gas, holding the clutch at the biting point, observing, it's safe, more gas as I
raise the clutch slowly. It's important when creeping forward to press the gas a little
to help the car not stall. This is especially important if you're driving
an older petrol car. You could also stall if you release the clutch too soon when
creeping forward.
If you do stall at these kind of junctions then keep an eye on what I'm
doing with the gas pedal and at what point I release the clutch fully. I have
to give way here, so I'll also have to be ready to stop. I need to creep forward.
I'm in 1st gear. Gas and biting point. Lower the clutch the thickness of a
pound coin to slow down or raise it slightly to increase speed. Slowly raise
the clutch all the way with gas to increase speed more. this time I'm
This time I'm turning right at the end of the road.
Again, it's hard to see because of the parked cars. Using the gas and biting
point to creep forward. Planning to go but prepared to stop. It's really
important to be confident in finding the biting point quickly. If you're not
then practice on a flat quiet road first before trying a junction on a hill.
Let's do another one. I'm turning left at the end of the road. Check mirrors, signal,
brake lightly but not too much. Clutch down to the floor. 1st gear, gas, biting
point but don't let go of the clutch too much or you'll stall or zoom off.
Remember that lowering the clutch slows the car down and raising it slowly
speeds it up.
OK, last one. I'm turning right at the end of the road and this one is a bit
busier. Still difficult to see.
Car approaching. Clutch all the way down. Brake and now I'll use the parking brake to make the hill start easier.
Driver letting me out, it's safe, gas, biting point, slowly raise the clutch. it doesn't
It doesn't mean it's safe to go just because someone lets you out, so be careful and
keep observing around. It's also easy to panic when someone lets you out and
release the clutch too quickly and stall. It's often easier said than done but try
and keep calm and concentrate on what you need to do. Well that's the end of
our video, thanks a lot for watching and hope you found it useful.
As always, it's highly recommended that you practice with a qualified instructor.
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