In PA it is illegal to sit at a light with the car in neutral. If it is
in gear you have a better chance of slipping your foot off the clutch
and either (as the book says) getting outta the way quick or slipping
the foot off and charging out into traffic against the light ;-)
Larry
On Oct 17, 2003, at 10:42 PM, David Ramsey wrote:
> Good point Kate the clutch only gets wear when your foot is on the
> pedal. The worst thing you can do is sit at a light with the car in
> gear and the clutch depressed. However in Nevada you will flunk your
> driving test unless you do this, it is supposed to be safer.
> Crash
>
>
> your clutch will last a lot longer if you always start it in
> neutral. I'm sure some of the listers will come up with some other
> suggestions for you. Good luck!
>
> Kate
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