Should You Depress the Clutch When Starting the Car?

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The clutch should be depressed when starting the car. The functions of the clutch are: 1. Gradually increase the driving force of the car for a smooth start; 2. Temporarily separate the engine and transmission for gear shifting; 3. Prevent overload of the transmission system; 4. Reduce torsional vibration impact from the engine and extend the service life of transmission gears. Severe clutch wear can lead to: 1. Car slippage and insufficient power; 2. Difficulty in starting the car or ignition; 3. Poor climbing performance and increased fuel consumption. The working principle of the clutch is: 1. When the inner ring is fixed, the outer ring rotates clockwise, and the wedge block does not lock, allowing the outer ring to rotate freely; 2. When the outer ring rotates counterclockwise, the wedge block locks, preventing the outer ring from rotating.