Should the Clutch Be Depressed When Decelerating in Subject 3?

[RafaelMarie]

Whether to depress the clutch when decelerating in Subject 3 depends on the vehicle speed. If the vehicle is in 3rd gear or higher and moving at a relatively high speed, the student does not need to depress the clutch. Instead, they should use the "tap braking" method, which involves pressing and releasing the brake pedal intermittently. If the vehicle has slowed down and is in 2nd or 1st gear, and the engine power begins to feel insufficient, not depressing the clutch while braking will cause the engine to stall. Therefore, in this situation, both the brake and clutch pedals should be depressed simultaneously. Requirements for different road sections: 1. Normal road sections: On flat roads with light traffic, if the vehicle speed is above 30km/h and only a brief brake application is needed, gently tapping the brake pedal is sufficient, and there is no need to depress the clutch pedal. 2. Special road sections: When passing through bus stops, school zones, or traffic light intersections, the vehicle should be shifted into a lower gear, and both the clutch and brake pedals should be depressed simultaneously.