How to Control the Clutch Well During Subject 2 Practice?
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First, adjust the seat and rearview mirror, then fasten the seatbelt after getting into the car. Adjust the seat forward and backward. Press the clutch pedal all the way down with your left foot. When pressing the clutch, use the heel of your left foot as a pivot and press the clutch pedal with the ball of your foot. For the semi-engaged clutch operation, follow three steps: fast at first, then slow, and finally engage. The car body will shake, and the engine sound will become low and decrease.
Controlling the clutch mainly relies on practicing the feel with your left foot. When I first started practicing for Subject 2, I kept stalling the car. Later, I repeatedly practiced finding the semi-engaged position in an open space every day, with the front part of my foot stepping on the clutch and my heel lightly touching the ground as a pivot. Feel the shaking amplitude of the car body, and the moment when the tachometer needle drops significantly is the engagement point. When the speed is too slow, slightly lift the clutch a bit; when it's fast, gently press it down—avoid lifting or stepping on it abruptly. For starting and hill starting, practice more on the semi-engaged pause, mastering the speed of lifting the clutch and coordinating with the throttle. Remember to wear flat shoes for better stability, and adjust your sitting posture properly without hunching. Additionally, the tightness of the clutch varies for each training car, so take a few minutes to readjust when switching cars.
