Is it necessary to press the clutch when shifting to neutral?

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Shifting to neutral does not require pressing the clutch. Below are the specific details about the neutral gear in cars: 1. Definition: Neutral gear generally refers to the state where the gear lever of a motor vehicle is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely disconnecting the transmission from the drive wheels. In manual transmissions, the neutral position is in the middle, while in automatic transmissions, it is marked with an "N". 2. Shifting Method: The method to shift into neutral without pressing the clutch is to release the throttle and gently push the gear lever. However, avoid using excessive force; usually, two fingers are sufficient to shift into neutral. Generally, you can shift into neutral anytime by releasing the throttle, and pressing the brake will also allow you to shift into neutral. 3. No Need to Press the Clutch: Shifting from a gear to neutral does not require pressing the clutch. All forward gears in a manual transmission are equipped with synchronizers. When shifting gears, pressing the clutch allows the rotating drive gear to engage with a driven gear of a larger or smaller gear ratio to achieve acceleration or deceleration effects at the same rotation speed.