Biting point
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I have a question regarding biting point. Is it acceptable to move off using just the clutch and then apply gas. I know I need gas to move off uphill. However I find that using just the clutch to move off is enough. Also with reversing is it acceptable to keep the clutch at bite point while pressing the accelarator to help control speed?
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"Is it acceptable to move off using just the clutch and then apply gas. I know I need gas to move off uphill. However I find that using just the clutch to move off is enough. Also with reversing is it acceptable to keep the clutch at bite point while pressing the accelarator to help control speed?"
Another pointless question. Still, up goes the post count, eh? ;-)
Hmmm. Let me see. The word "clutch" is used three times in the original post so, at a wild guess, I'd say it's a manual gearbox. -
This is something often done with small diesel cars, and it's one reason why schools use them. Don't try it with a petrol engine though.
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Perfectly fine. However, I'd get into the habbit of using the gas when setting off so you don't need to adjust your driving style in the event that you drive a petrol car.
If you've been taught to just use the clutch then you've been taught wrong. It'll work for diesels but students that end up driving petrol cars will get a shock when they can't seem to set off without stalling. Diesels have more torque at the low end, so they aren't too fussy about slacking clutch control. Petrols can get moving with just the clutch, though you need decent clutch control.