What are coasting in neutral and coasting with clutch engaged in gear?
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Coasting in neutral and coasting with clutch engaged in gear are different driving techniques. Below are the specific details: 1. Coasting in neutral: During vehicle operation, the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position, separating the engine from the drive wheels via the clutch, allowing the vehicle to move by inertia. Coasting in neutral must be performed under conditions that ensure safety and normal vehicle technical status. Engine-off coasting is prohibited, especially when descending steep or long slopes, where neither engine-off nor neutral coasting is allowed. 2. Coasting with clutch engaged in gear: When coasting with the gear engaged and the foot off the accelerator pedal, the engine speed rapidly drops to idle speed. The throttle position sensor detects this signal and transmits it to the computer, which then controls the fuel injector's pulse width according to the designed idle conditions to maintain the engine at idle speed.