on video Why you should not PARTIALLY press the Clutch?

 In manual transmission cars, some drivers partially press down on the clutch pedal to make the engine operate more smoothly. Some drivers even have the habit of resting their foot on the clutch pedal. This is known as ‘riding’ the clutch. However, do you know that this habit is really bad for your car?  This video illustrates the physics behind 'riding the clutch' and its consequences in a logical manner.

 for those learning how to drive stick shift and takes a look at the engineering behind the clutch pedal. Without getting overly technical the video shows what is happening when you press the clutch pedal in and out to engage and disengage the clutch. It also looks at the clutch safety switch or neutral switch and why you need to press your clutch pedal to start your car, also it shows why it is good practice to put your manual transmission in neutral before starting your car.

Manual, standard, stick shift cars are definitely more difficult to learn than automatic, but far more satisfying once you get the hang of it and so much more enjoyable to drive.

 In manual transmission cars, some drivers partially press down on the clutch pedal to make the engine operate more smoothly. Some drivers even have the habit of resting their foot on the clutch pedal. This is known as ‘riding’ the clutch. However, do you know that this habit is really bad for your car?  This video illustrates the physics behind 'riding the clutch' and its consequences in a logical manner.

 for those learning how to drive stick shift and takes a look at the engineering behind the clutch pedal. Without getting overly technical the video shows what is happening when you press the clutch pedal in and out to engage and disengage the clutch. It also looks at the clutch safety switch or neutral switch and why you need to press your clutch pedal to start your car, also it shows why it is good practice to put your manual transmission in neutral before starting your car.

Manual, standard, stick shift cars are definitely more difficult to learn than automatic, but far more satisfying once you get the hang of it and so much more enjoyable to drive.