g_sengupta
Jan 3, 2008, 02:13 AM
When I am driving on a busy city traffic slowly at about 15-20 kms/hr in 2nd gear and I realize I have to slow down / stop .
I can take off my foot from accelerator, and
1. Fully press the clutch. As speed decreases, car will gradually stop (and I may apply break to bring is to complete rest at right spot). Change gear from 2nd to neutral position after complete stop. Press clutch and change to 1st gear when I want to move and apply gas.
My question is suppose I realize I need not stop fully and need not change to 1st gear. But since I have already pressed clutch, I apply gas and slowly release clutch without changing gear.
Is it OK to press clutch and release it without changing gears. I am aware of riding of clutch but in this case I am not applying gas and only applying brake and clutch.
I can take off my foot from accelerator, and
1. Fully press the clutch. As speed decreases, car will gradually stop (and I may apply break to bring is to complete rest at right spot). Change gear from 2nd to neutral position after complete stop. Press clutch and change to 1st gear when I want to move and apply gas.
My question is suppose I realize I need not stop fully and need not change to 1st gear. But since I have already pressed clutch, I apply gas and slowly release clutch without changing gear.
Is it OK to press clutch and release it without changing gears. I am aware of riding of clutch but in this case I am not applying gas and only applying brake and clutch.