How to control speed in C2 subject 2?
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When you feel the engine sound change, you will notice that the clutch pedal also gives a slight resistance against your foot. At the semi-engagement point, the vehicle body will vibrate, which can be felt by placing both hands on the steering wheel. Especially on slopes, the car tends to have a forward lurching momentum. When you observe a significant drop in the tachometer reading, this also indicates the vehicle has reached semi-engagement state. Place the ball of your foot on the clutch pedal with your heel touching the ground. When fully depressing the clutch to its lowest point, keep your knees slightly bent.
Our driving school instructors teach three key words for C2 Subject 2 speed control: Steady, Precise, Gentle. I usually have students wear thin-soled shoes to feel pedal feedback, anchoring the left heel on the floor as a pivot point and using ankle strength to fine-tune the clutch. Does the car roll back during hill starts? Find the semi-engagement point when the tachometer needle drops significantly, gently add throttle to 1500 RPM before releasing the handbrake. Unstable speed during reverse parking? Try depressing the clutch until the car just moves, then stabilize it—release the clutch half a centimeter when turning the steering wheel fully to offset resistance. For right-angle turns, reduce speed before entering the turn, using the wiper's raised point to align with the edge line. Remember: slower isn't always better—stopping mid-exercise means instant failure!
