Well that's not really the proper way of driving a manual. It works, but it wears out the throw bearing, synchronizers and pressure plate more. It you want to coast without being engaged in a gear. Throw the car into neutral. It's not the safest way, but it will sure put less stress than depressing the clutch every time you want to coast.
The key here is using the clutch sparingly . And almost exclusively to just changing gears. There are few exceptions, like when you come to a 4 way stop. You slow down, then you can keep the clutch pressed because you know you won't be stopped for long.
However if you are coming to a stop light and you know you are going have to wait for a minute or so. Just throw it in neutral and let go of the clutch instead of depressing it the entire time. Remember a clutch works the same way as brakes but in reverse, when brakes are depressed, they engage, but when a clutch is depressed it is disengaged and fighting the force of the pressure plate to do so.
Better to leave the car in gear and downshift for better control and faster response. I do not know any motorcycle riders who completely let out their clutch when slowing down. The only people I know who do this on a manual car are the ones who don't really know how to drive well. This is BAD practice. Everyone is so worried about the clutch use, the clutch is made to be used, as long as you aren't doing burn out or riding the clutch enough to warp it, it will be fine and last a long time.
Btw if you think you are saving gas when you let out the clutch and allow the rpms drop, you aren't. Gas consumption is not just based off rpms.
In Arizona you're cited for that way of driving. It is a bad habit to break. One really good reason to keep the vehicle in gear is if you are ever rearended in an accident your car will not coast into further traffic or hazardous situations if you become unconscience when struck. I've seen it happen and luckily the train wasn't moving vary fast. But if it were, that person probably wouldn't have walked away from waking up.
Only use the clutch to change gears and to stop the car. You will wear it out.
We thankyou all for your time and patience.
its called "free-wheeling" and it is a dangerous way to stop your vehicle, particularly in wet or icy conditions.
brake with your car in gear and engage the clutch only when vehicle is almost at a stop.
I believe that my way to drive Motorbike or Car is bit different from almost every driver when it comes to use of clutch.
I follow all basic principles while driving , but what made me to obsereve, that several people do not press clutch when they realease throttle. which makes engine slow down your vehicle instantly.
even if there, no one comes on their way and have clear road to drive.
what I prefer to do. I press the clutch everytime at full whenever i release throttle, which makes my bike or car to run smoothly on road without putting any pressure on engine. RPM goes on IDLE mode, and after few seconds i pull my throttle and release clutch accordingly and RPM goes back to its position , which never makes engine to rev or jurk..
What my question is : Everyone says, only use clutch to change your gears, esle they will be more wear and tear .
When it comes to my bike clutch wear and tear , I have gone more than 56000 KMs , still my company fitted clutch are fine except slight downgarde in engine pick up. else No need to change.
I never have had gear slipping problem.
Now i have got a car , also my Car Instructor ask me not to press the clutch to the floor while releasing the throttle. i asked why , as i follow the same principle while bike riding.
that amazed me ...
So here i would like to request you people to please suggest me which way i have to go..
I never drive my bike or car while engaging the clutch,
