How to Use the Clutch and Brake in Subject 2?
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During Subject 2, the clutch is used to start the vehicle, and the brake is used to stop the vehicle. Related introduction: 1. Clutch: The clutch is installed between the engine and the transmission, and it is the assembly component in the car's drivetrain that directly connects to the engine. Typically, the clutch is installed together with the engine crankshaft's flywheel group, serving as the component that cuts off and transmits power between the engine and the car's drivetrain. 2. Brake: The principle of braking is to convert the vehicle's kinetic energy into heat energy, which is then dissipated. The kinetic energy comes from the power provided by the engine, which requires fuel combustion to generate work. In other words, every time you press the brake, it means a little bit of gasoline is wasted.
When I first started learning to drive, I was always nervous and had trouble timing the clutch and brake properly, often stalling the car. My instructor told me that the clutch is like the heart of the car and needs to be treated gently. When starting, press the clutch all the way down, shift into first gear, and slowly release it until the car body slightly vibrates—this is the half-clutch point. Then gently release the clutch while adding a bit of throttle, and the car will move smoothly. When stopping, always press the clutch all the way down first before gently applying the brake to avoid stalling, especially when reversing into a parking space—control the speed to keep it slow. Practicing hill starts is key: pull the handbrake, gently release the clutch to the half-clutch point, and release the handbrake while adding a bit of throttle to prevent rolling backward. I practiced for about an hour every day at the driving school, and after two weeks, I finally got the hang of it. Remember, patience and repeated practice are far more important than theory.
