Changing down a gear when approaching junctions - Driving a manual car

In this video I explain how you can change gears smoothly when approaching junctions and what gear is best for the situation. Get a competitive quote for your insurance via these links: Collingwood (up to 35% discount via the link): https://www.collingwood.co.uk/learner... Confused: https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/... 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_dri... Facebook:   / 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 Intro 00:12 What to do 02:39 What not to do 04:48 Why learners struggle 06:38 Practise exercise 08:03 Smooth downshifts 09:59 Easy method 11:44 Skilled method 12:32 When to downshift 13:55 Downshifting at speed 15:05 Outro