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Heel-and-toe shifting
/hˈiːlandtˈəʊ ʃˈɪftɪŋ/
/hˈiːlændtˈoʊ ʃˈɪftɪŋ/
Heel-and-toe shifting
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a driving technique where the driver uses the same foot to operate both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal simultaneously
Example
Heel-and-toe shifting requires precise coordination between the driver's foot movements.
Proper heel-and-toe shifting can improve the smoothness of gear changes.
Learning heel-and-toe shifting takes practice and skill to master.
Drivers use heel-and-toe shifting to maintain engine speed while downshifting.
In racing, heel-and-toe shifting is commonly used to optimize acceleration out of corners.