Should You Press the Accelerator When Starting a Manual Transmission Car?
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During the second subject of the driving test, pressing the accelerator is not allowed, so it is possible to start without pressing the accelerator. The correct way to start is to engage the clutch halfway while giving some gas, then fully release the clutch. Engaging the clutch halfway while giving gas helps to minimize stalling, as the clutch and accelerator work together as part of the car's fuel supply system. By controlling the amount of pedal pressure: You regulate the throttle opening of the engine, controlling the air intake, while the computer controls the fuel supply, thereby managing the engine's RPM. First, release the clutch to the halfway point, then you can either press the accelerator or not. Once the car starts moving slowly, fully release the clutch. Starting on a flat road: Press the clutch all the way down. When the clutch reaches the halfway point, the car will start to vibrate. At this point, release the handbrake and then the clutch to start smoothly. During following traffic: If the car hasn't stalled, when driving in a queue on a downhill slope, avoid coasting in neutral over long distances as it can lead to loss of speed control and potential accidents. However, on short downhill slopes, you can follow the car in front at a slow speed. For slightly more experienced drivers, it's possible to shift into neutral, lightly press the brake with the right foot to maintain a safe distance from the car in front. Once the speed picks up slightly, shift directly into second gear, release the clutch, and press the accelerator to continue driving.
