Should You Press the Clutch First or Shift Gear First When Driving?

[ElizabethAnn]

When driving, you should press the clutch first. The functions of the clutch are: 1. Gradually increasing the driving force of the car to ensure a smooth start; 2. Temporarily separating the engine and the gearbox for shifting gears; 3. Preventing overload of the transmission system; 4. Reducing torsional vibration impacts from the engine, thereby extending the lifespan of the transmission gears. Severe clutch wear can lead to: 1. Slipping of the car and insufficient power; 2. Difficulty in starting the car or ignition problems; 3. Poor climbing performance and increased fuel consumption. The working principle of the clutch is: 1. When the inner race is fixed, the outer race can rotate freely in the clockwise direction as the wedge block does not lock; 2. When the outer race rotates counterclockwise, the wedge block locks, preventing the outer race from rotating.