Should You Press the Clutch When Going Downhill in Subject 2?

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Press the clutch while braking. Pressing the clutch while braking: To reduce the risk of stalling the car during downhill driving, it is best to press the clutch in coordination with the brake. When the speed is slow and the slope is short, braking alone can reduce the speed, which makes many students wonder whether they should press the clutch when going downhill in Subject 2. Reason: The slopes in Subject 2 are generally short. If the speed is slow at this time, pressing the brake alone without the clutch can easily cause the engine to stall, and once it stalls, points will be deducted in the exam. Note: Try not to press the clutch all the way down when going downhill. Pressing the clutch when going downhill can better help students control the speed, and using it in coordination with the brake makes it less likely to cause stalling. However, if the clutch is pressed all the way down, it will cut off the power connection between the car, equivalent to shifting into neutral, and the car will lose engine braking force, making it harder to control the speed.