Practical Driving Test Tips - Clutch
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because you’re jabbing at it | Use smooth movements up and down |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because you’re using the wrong foot | Use only the left foot on the clutch |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because you took your foot off and let it spring back up | Keep your foot on the pedal as |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because you’re sitting too far back | Adjust the seat so that you can operate the pedal comfortably and properly |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because you’re sitting too close | Adjust the seat so that you can operate the pedal comfortably and properly |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because your left heel is off the floor | Keep your left heel on the floor - this will give you more precise control |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because you mistook the foot rest for the clutch pedal | Practise using the clutch pedal, which is spring loaded, whereas the foot rest won’t ‘give’ at all |
| You’re using the clutch pedal incorrectly | Because your left foot is too far up on the pedal | Use the ball of your foot on the pedal and don’t let your foot protrude over the length of the pedal |