Do You Need to Press the Clutch When Turning a Car?

[StEverett]

Whether you need to press the clutch when turning a car depends on the following two situations: 1. If the turn is not sharp and the road is clear, there will be no sudden acceleration or deceleration during the turn, so there is no risk of stalling due to gear mismatch. In this case, you don't need to press the clutch and can proceed directly. 2. In other situations, which means most of the time, you still need to press the clutch, stay in gear, and adjust speed or even stop as needed. If the speed is sufficient, you can fully depress the clutch to coast through the turn and release the clutch while accelerating out of the turn. 3. When turning to prevent unexpected actions from pedestrians, electric bikes, or tricycles, it's common to lower the speed. In general, it's advisable to use the semi-engaged clutch for control. Alternatively, you can use the throttle and brake in low gear without pressing the clutch, but this is less effective and may lead to stalling if not careful.