Lesson 8
The Clutch and the Gears
See why gears trade speed for turning force, why a car stalls, and how a clutch clamps, slips and wears.
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Predict
Sam is pulling away from the lights. He lifts the clutch quickly in first gear without adding any revs. The car lurches and the engine dies.
Why?
Choose a prediction, then select Next to see the answer.