Do You Need to Press the Clutch When Accelerating?

[SanTessa]

You do not need to press the clutch when accelerating. If you press the clutch without the intention of shifting gears, it is equivalent to switching to neutral. At this point, stepping on the accelerator is like revving the engine in neutral, which produces a loud roar without actually accelerating the car. This behavior is wasteful in terms of fuel consumption. Below are the correct methods for operating the clutch: Downshifting when changing gears: First, reduce the car's speed until it reaches the required speed for downshifting, then quickly press the clutch. Follow the principle of "one fast, two slow, three linkage" to control the clutch. Upshifting when changing gears: Increase the throttle to raise the engine speed, then quickly press the clutch and gently release it. You may slightly press the accelerator during the process of gently releasing the clutch. When stopping the car: Press the clutch when the car's speed drops below 15KM/H, then use the brake to bring the car to a complete stop. After stopping, slowly release the clutch. Additionally, it is not the case that simply lifting your foot after pressing the clutch all the way down results in semi-engagement; you need to lift it to a certain angle to achieve the semi-engaged state.