Clutch Control
Clutch control is the skill of using the clutch pedal precisely, especially around the biting point, to move off and creep smoothly.
What is Clutch Control?
It matters most in slow traffic, parking and hill starts. Good clutch control reduces stalling and jerky starts. Riding the clutch for long periods wears it faster. Practising on a quiet, flat car park is the easiest way to learn where the biting point is.
How it works
Raising the pedal slowly through the biting point lets the clutch partly slip and transfer engine torque gradually.
Why it matters for your car
Do not hold the car on a hill with the clutch; use the brake or handbrake. Keep your foot off the clutch pedal while cruising.
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