Do You Need to Press the Clutch When Turning a Car?
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You do not need to press the clutch when turning a car. Vehicle deceleration is achieved through the service brake. The clutch is located in the flywheel between the engine and the transmission, with the clutch assembly secured to the rear plane of the flywheel by screws, and its output shaft serves as the input shaft of the transmission. Here are some precautions when turning a car: 1. Reduce the speed when turning, and avoid steering too sharply to prevent excessive centrifugal force causing the car to skid. If the car skids, immediately release the accelerator pedal and turn the steering wheel toward the side of the skid. Once the car resumes straight driving, return the steering wheel to its original position and continue driving. 2. Avoid using the brake when turning, especially emergency braking, to prevent skidding or accidents. 3. When turning, adjust the steering wheel according to the curve and coordinate with the driving speed, ensuring appropriate steering angle, timing, and timely return of the steering wheel. Never take both hands off the steering wheel to prevent the car from veering off course and causing danger.
When I first started learning to drive, I always thought stepping on the clutch during turns would make the car more stable. As a result, my instructor scolded me, saying it was very dangerous. The clutch should only be lightly pressed when shifting gears and then released immediately. Pressing it during a turn cuts off power, which can cause the car to stall or slide out of control, especially on rainy, snowy, or sloped roads. Now that I'm more experienced, I slow down and shift to the appropriate gear before entering a turn, maintain a slight throttle during the turn to let the car glide naturally, and then accelerate after exiting the turn. After practicing a few times, I got used to it. Beginners tend to panic and press the clutch randomly, but learning to control it gradually helps avoid accidents. This is far more important than pressing the clutch carelessly.
