How not to drop the clutch

The reasons for the sharp relief of the clutch pedal, as a rule, are "misunderstanding" of the car and too much excitement. If the last reason is clear, it first must be explained. The car didn't seem inconvenient to use and cumbersome, it should "feel".

There are practical exercises on the development of smoothly squeezing and releasing the pedal. For the acquisition of the first skill, select a site free from cars and people. Sufficient plot size of 30X30 m. the stretch machine to that site must be performed by a driver.

The first exercise is aimed at keeping the engine rpm. Place your right foot on the accelerator. Depress the clutch pedal and put it in first gear. Release the hand brake, continuing to keep the clutch squeezed. So you have prepared the car to exercise.

Start to release the clutch pedal very slowly, making sure that the behavior of the car: the engine will load, it revs start to fall. Your left leg needs to remember this position actuation of the clutch.

As soon as you feel that the motor has reacted lower speeds, stop this exercise to let go of the clutch. Make a small delay and depress the pedal, then disengage the gear. If the engine slowed down the momentum is not stalled, the aim of the exercise is achieved. If stalled, do the exercise again.

The following exercise aims to smooth the squeezing of a pedal. The meeting is necessary to take a plastic Cup, filled to the brim with water. The essence of this exercise is to judge how smoothly you move the level of water remaining in the glass at the end of the exercise. If the glass is still full, you did the right thing. If not, you need to practice the previous exercise.