Driving
Lessons in the Derby Area
with a Professional Derby Driving Instructor
with a Professional Derby Driving Instructor
How
the clutch works
The
clutch is a device that transfers power from the engine to the gearbox,
then to the wheels that drive the car. The animation above shows the clutch
disengaged (driver pressing clutch pedal down) thereby preventing any
power from the engine being used to drive the car.
The
animation above shows the clutch engaged (driver is not pressing the clutch
down) thereby allowing power from the engine to drive the car, as it would
be when driving along the road normally.
The
animation above shows the clutch only partially engaged (driver has the
clutch pedal about half way up) and is known as 'clutch control'. The
driver can let the clutch pedal up a little more to power the car, or
push it down to remove that power, which results in the car slowing down.
This technique is used where power from the engine is needed, but only
very low speeds are required, for example, when manoeuvring.
Peter
Jackson Dip.DI