Should You Press the Clutch When Shifting Gears?
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When shifting gears, you need to press the clutch. When changing gears in a car, you should press the clutch pedal all the way down, shift into second gear, release the clutch to the semi-engaged state, then gently press the accelerator, release the clutch completely, and finally increase the throttle. The same procedure applies when upshifting to higher gears. The requirements for a car's clutch include quick disengagement, smooth engagement, and sufficient heat dissipation capability. The clutch is a mechanical device located between the engine and the transmission, where the output shaft of the clutch serves as the input shaft of the transmission. While driving, the driver controls the clutch pedal to separate or connect the engine and clutch, thereby cutting off or transmitting the engine's power to the transmission.