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Double-clutching
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double débrayage, double embrayage
a driving technique that involves pressing the clutch pedal twice during gear shifting
What is "double-clutching"?
Double-clutching is a driving technique used in vehicles with manual transmissions to ensure smoother shifting between gears. It involves pressing the clutch twice during a gear change. First, the driver presses the clutch pedal to shift into neutral, releases the clutch, then presses the clutch again to shift into the desired gear. This technique helps match the engine speed with the transmission speed, making the shift smoother and reducing strain on the vehicle's components. It is especially useful when downshifting in older vehicles or those without modern synchronizers.
Example
In old manual cars, double-clutching was necessary to smoothly change gears without causing the transmission to jerk.
Truck drivers often learn double-clutching to handle large vehicles more efficiently on steep hills.
Mechanics sometimes recommend double-clutching as a way to extend the life of a vehicle's transmission.
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