Should the clutch be pressed all the time when reversing into the garage?
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No. During the reversing process, when you need to stop, you should first press the clutch, followed by the brake. If you press the brake directly, it may cause the engine to stall and the car to jerk. When starting again, first release the brake, then slowly release the clutch. Here is an extended explanation: Clutch semi-engagement: This refers to the moment when the clutch friction disc is just pressed against the flywheel as you lift the clutch pedal, and then you stop lifting the clutch, keeping it in an unstable state of partial engagement. This ensures the engine keeps running while allowing some power to be transmitted in a slipping state. Avoid prolonged semi-engagement: Generally, brief semi-engagement during reversing is not a problem. For cars, semi-engagement for less than a minute has little impact. Frequent semi-engagement in traffic jams is also acceptable, as long as there are brief intervals—it's not a big issue as long as you don't keep pressing it continuously.