Easiest Way to Downshift Smoothly - Works in Every Manual Car

Changing down gears smoothly is far more challenging than changing up gears. In this video I explain why and demonstrate a method which is smooth in every manual car. Get a competitive quote for your insurance via these links: Collingwood (up to 35% discount via the link): https://www.collingwood.co.uk/learner-driver-insurance-adi/?refid=408619 Confused: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=3Mt59ulebuI&offerid=1671753.425&type=3&subid=0 The above links are affiliate links and Conquer Driving may receive a small commission if you use them but they will cost you nothing to use. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_driving?r=nametag Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Conquer-Driving-162518957146525 This video is created by an experienced driving instructor, please subscribe to get my latest videos as I upload them to help you pass the GB Driving Test. Here is my driving school's website: https://www.conquerdriving.co.uk This video is a guide intended to help people who are learning to drive with a driving instructor in Great Britain, it is by no means a replacement for driving lessons with an appropriately qualified driving instructor. Laws and driving rules may be different in your country. The makers of this video cannot be held liable for any consequences caused by any information that is in any way inaccurate, misleading or missing. The makers of this video are not liable for any person's driving other than their own, it is the responsibility of the person driving a vehicle to ensure they drive safely and within the law. The makers of this video are also not liable for any person failing a driving test as a result of the information provided in the video. 00:00 Why is it easier to go up gears smoothly? 01:18 What you need to do 02:49 The jerky way 04:30 How I teach this 07:26 Engine sound 08:20 More challenging car 10:36 Using the clutch as a brake 12:26 Clutch wear 13:33 Rev matching with the gas