Should the clutch be partially engaged or fully released when reversing?

[EmmanuelDella]

Reversing requires partial clutch engagement. Both reversing and starting can utilize partial clutch engagement. If the clutch is fully released during reversing, the vehicle speed can reach 20km/h, which often leads to frantic situations where the driver cannot properly control the vehicle. Additional information is as follows: Partial clutch engagement: This occurs when the pressure plate just begins to press the clutch friction disc against the flywheel as the clutch pedal is being released. At this point, the pedal release is halted, maintaining the clutch in an unstable, semi-engaged state. This allows the engine to continue running while delivering partial power output through controlled slippage. Partial clutch engagement requires coordination with the throttle: Quickly release the clutch pedal until you notice the engine sound lowering, feel slight vehicle vibration, and observe the tachometer needle dropping - then stop releasing the pedal. On level ground, gradually apply throttle while slowly releasing the clutch.