What are the techniques for operating the clutch in Subject 2?

[AvaFitz]

Techniques for operating the clutch in Subject 2: 1. Adjust the seat: Before pressing the clutch, adjust the seat to leave a certain curvature in your legs. Beginners can have a slightly larger curvature to better apply force when pressing the clutch. 2. Find the fulcrum: When pressing the clutch, use your heel as the fulcrum and control the pedal with the ball of your foot. You can press it a few times to find the appropriate fulcrum position (remember, the fulcrum must not leave the ground). 3. Press quickly and release slowly: Pressing the clutch is usually done for deceleration or gear shifting, so it should be quick. Releasing the clutch is typically done after shifting to prepare for accelerating, so it should be slow to avoid stalling the engine.

[HarperLee]

I feel like operating the clutch requires some technique, especially since stalling during the second driving test is a real risk. During practice, you need to find the clutch's biting point—slowly release the pedal until the car starts to vibrate slightly, then hold it there for a smooth start. When reversing into a parking space or parallel parking, don’t rush to release the clutch; combine it with light braking to maintain control and prevent rolling. The hill start is the toughest part—press the clutch gently and release it slowly, holding the position when the engine sound quiets down, then gradually apply the throttle while easing off the handbrake. After practicing a few times, your body will remember the feel. Examiners don’t appreciate sudden stalls, so practice hill starts repeatedly before the test, and it’ll become second nature.

[DaisyMarie]

I believe the core of clutch control lies in finding the friction point, just like learning to ride a bicycle - it feels unstable at first but becomes natural with practice. When practicing, rest your foot on the clutch without pressing hard, then gradually release until you feel slight vibration in the vehicle - this is the key to maintaining consistent speed without sudden acceleration or deceleration. For the hill start in Subject 2, first engage the handbrake, then release the clutch to the friction point while adding slight throttle for a smooth takeoff. During reverse parking, align your sight with reference points and make fine clutch adjustments (avoid sudden release) to prevent stalling and point deductions. Regularly practice with low gears to simulate test conditions, remembering that developing muscle memory for pedal feel is most important.

[EloiseAnn]

I usually drive a manual transmission, and I feel there's a rhythm to pressing the clutch. When starting, keep your heel on the ground, gently place the ball of your foot on the pedal, and slowly release it until the car moves—don’t just jerk it and call it a day. For the driving test, like parallel parking or hill starts, stalling usually happens when the throttle and clutch aren’t coordinated. Practice more with the half-clutch state—when the car slightly vibrates, hold it there for a few seconds before moving. During the test, stay relaxed and natural.

[Colin]

Experience tells me that in Subject 2, the key to operating the clutch is to control the engine's power output. Avoid abruptly pressing or releasing it, otherwise it's easy to stall or jerk. During the starting phase, gently lift your foot to the semi-engagement position, and once the car starts moving, hold it steady. For hill starts, first press the brake, then release the clutch to the semi-engagement position before switching feet to give it some gas, ensuring a smooth ascent. Practice more to get the feel—with enough practice, it will become natural, safe, and efficient.