Is it necessary to depress the clutch when starting in neutral?
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For safety reasons, it is necessary to depress the clutch when starting in neutral. This is because if the driver assumes the vehicle is in neutral but the gear is actually not disengaged, starting the engine could cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward, leading to potential hazards. During daily driving and gear shifting, the clutch pedal should be quickly depressed and released without causing a semi-engaged state. Otherwise, it will accelerate clutch wear. Additionally, coordination with the throttle is essential during operation. It is also important to ensure the clutch is fully depressed. Fully depressing the clutch reduces gear wear in the transmission during shifting, thereby prolonging the transmission's lifespan. Generally, after starting in first gear, you can begin to slowly release the clutch. When the speed reaches 10-15 km/h, the vehicle will start moving smoothly, and you can then fully release the clutch. After releasing the clutch, it is important to observe the surrounding conditions. When upshifting, follow the principle of depressing the clutch, shifting to neutral, depressing the clutch again, and then engaging the higher gear. When downshifting, follow the principle of depressing the clutch, shifting to neutral, releasing the clutch, lightly pressing the throttle, depressing the clutch again, and then engaging the lower gear.
