Practice question

What is double clutching and why is it used in heavy trucks?

  1. Pressing the clutch twice to engage the starter
  2. Releasing and re-engaging the clutch while moving through neutral to synchronize gear speeds
  3. Using the clutch to slow the vehicle without brakes
  4. A technique to engage the PTO

Answer: B — Releasing and re-engaging the clutch while moving through neutral to synchronize gear speeds

The correct answer is shown above. Try the full quiz for additional practice.

Practice more: Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) →