Should You Press the Clutch When Starting a Car?

[BrantleyMarie]

Starting a car requires pressing the clutch, which not only effectively extends the vehicle's lifespan but also ensures driving safety. The consequences of not pressing the clutch are as follows: 1. If you don't press the clutch when starting the engine, the engine not only has to start itself but also needs to drive the transmission. This requires a significant amount of power to complete the starting process, greatly increasing fuel consumption. Moreover, it places unnecessary stress on the engine, and doing this over time can damage both the engine and the starter. 2. Accident prevention: Some manual transmission drivers prefer to leave the car in gear when parking to prevent the vehicle from rolling. However, when starting the car, they often forget that the vehicle is still in gear. If you don't have the habit of pressing the clutch when starting the car in such situations, it can lead to sudden vehicle movement, potentially causing serious traffic accidents.