Which part of the foot should be used to press the clutch?
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Press the clutch with the ball of your foot. When pressing the clutch pedal, place the ball of your foot on the pedal with your heel touching the ground. When the clutch is pressed to its lowest point, keep your knees slightly bent. Ensure the clutch is fully depressed to avoid prolonged engagement and guarantee complete separation. Additionally, control the timing of clutch release—avoid releasing it too quickly or deliberately raising the engine RPM too high, as this accelerates clutch wear. Extended tips: 1. For starting on flat ground, after pressing the clutch and shifting into gear, release the clutch slowly since the car hasn't gained speed yet. Releasing it too quickly may cause the engine to stall. 2. For hill starts, gradually release the clutch until the engine vibrates, then release the brake pedal and immediately press the accelerator. 3. When shifting between first, second, and third gears (low-speed gears), release the clutch slowly to prevent stalling or jerking. For shifts between fourth and fifth gears (high-speed gears), a quicker release is acceptable.