Should You Press the Clutch When Shifting Gears While Driving?

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When shifting gears while driving, you should press the clutch. The functions of the clutch are: 1. To gradually increase the driving force of the car, allowing for a smooth start; 2. To temporarily separate the engine and transmission for gear shifting; 3. To prevent overload in the transmission system; 4. To reduce torsional vibration impacts from the engine, thereby extending the lifespan of the transmission gears. The working process of the clutch is: 1. When the clutch pedal is pressed, the push rod moves the master cylinder piston to increase oil pressure; 2. The pressurized oil flows through the hose into the slave cylinder, forcing the slave cylinder rod to push the release fork, which in turn pushes the release bearing forward; 3. When the clutch pedal is released, the hydraulic pressure is relieved; 4. The release fork gradually returns to its original position under the action of the return spring, and the clutch returns to the engaged state.