What is the beginner's mantra for coordinating clutch and throttle?
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The beginner's mantra for coordinating clutch and throttle is: Use your left foot to control the clutch, press the pedal with the ball of your foot while keeping your heel off the ground, and release it slowly after pressing quickly. First, apply a little throttle to reach around 1500 RPM, then slowly release the clutch. As the car is about to start, you can feel a slight vibration from the clutch pedal with your left foot. Continue to slowly release the clutch pedal—be sure to do it slowly—and the car will start smoothly. Once the clutch pedal is fully released, press the throttle to accelerate the car forward. It's important to note that your heel should move along with the ball of your foot until your left foot is completely lifted off the pedal. After fully releasing the clutch and removing your foot from the pedal, use your right foot to control the brake and throttle. When not accelerating, your right foot should always be ready on the brake, positioned to accurately press the brake when needed. Use your heel as a pivot point to switch between the brake and throttle pedals with your toes. Coordinate the throttle with both feet: first, increase speed with the throttle, then quickly release the throttle while simultaneously pressing the clutch all the way down with your left foot, shift gears, and slowly release the clutch to complete the gear-shifting coordination.
