Should the Clutch of a Manual Transmission Car Be Pressed All the Time?
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When driving a manual transmission car, you should not keep pressing the clutch all the time. You only need to slightly engage the clutch when starting the car. Pressing the clutch when starting: When starting the car, you must press the clutch with your foot, and initially press it all the way down. Then slowly release the clutch. Once the clutch engages, gently press the accelerator, hold steady, and remove your foot from the clutch. Do not keep your foot on the clutch all the time. Some beginners are initially afraid of pressing the accelerator, feeling that the car will immediately surge forward as soon as they press it. Don’t be afraid to give it some gas—as long as you control the clutch well, even if you press the accelerator hard, the car won’t move if you press the clutch. Do not press the clutch while driving: Do not press the clutch while driving. During normal driving, the clutch in a car is in a fully engaged state, and there should be no slipping. The clutch is disengaged by pressing the clutch pedal. While driving, except for starting the car, shifting gears, and low-speed braking, you should not press the clutch pedal at other times. Pressing the clutch while driving or keeping your foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods can cause the clutch to frequently engage, disengage, or slip, accelerating the wear of the clutch friction plates and pressure plate. This prevents the engine’s power from being fully transmitted to the drive wheels, leading to increased fuel consumption, vehicle wear, and higher driving costs. Therefore, when driving a manual transmission car, do not keep your foot on the clutch pedal for long periods, and definitely do not press the clutch all the time, as it can cause damage to the clutch.
