Is it okay to release the clutch while stepping on the accelerator?
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Releasing the clutch while stepping on the accelerator is acceptable. Here is an introduction to the related content: 1. Coordination between accelerator and clutch: Manual transmission vehicles require releasing the clutch and stepping on the accelerator when starting, which is called coordination between accelerator and clutch. 2. Adjustment: Proper coordination between accelerator and clutch should be adjusted according to the vehicle speed. In the starting phase, place the gear in neutral, start the engine, press the clutch pedal, shift into first gear, slowly release the clutch, and coordinate with the accelerator pedal to ensure a smooth start. 3. Note: The clutch pedal must be fully pressed down. During the process of slowly releasing the clutch pedal, feel the body's vibration and movement tendency. When the vehicle shows slight vibration and a tendency to move, slowly increase the throttle, continue to slowly release the clutch pedal until it is completely released, ensuring a smooth start. 4. Gear shifting: Coordination between accelerator and clutch is equally important when shifting gears while the vehicle is in motion.
During driving lessons, instructors always emphasize the importance of coordinating the clutch and throttle properly. It's entirely feasible to release the clutch while pressing the throttle, but the key is finding the half-engagement point. When the clutch is lifted to the point where the engine sound deepens and the car body slightly vibrates, that's the moment to start adding throttle. Keeping the RPM around 1500 is the safest approach. I've seen too many beginners either revving the engine loudly while the car barely moves or releasing the clutch too quickly and stalling the engine. Once you master this heel-and-toe technique, hill starts and low-speed following become much easier. However, automatic transmission owners have it much more convenient!
With twenty years of experience in car repairs, the clutch plates I've dismantled could fill up a warehouse. Many people think slamming the gas pedal prevents stalling, but it actually accelerates clutch wear. Last week, a car was towed in with its clutch burnt to a crisp, all because the owner would rev up to 3000 RPM and abruptly release the clutch every time they started. Remember the golden ratio: start adding gas when the clutch is released to one-third, and apply throttle as evenly as squeezing toothpaste. Metal friction plates cost three times more than an oil change!
