real defintion of "riding" the clutch

i think that people have some misconceptions of what riding the clutch is. it's mostly me, but it can help other's as well. any input is welcome

riding the clutch:

http://www.angelfire.com/nc3/punkalexspics/ridingclutch.jpg

YEE HAW!

This is the result of too much time on ones hands....

Yes, i know that it is technically a pressure plate, but still!

Resting ur feet on the clutch pedel and can wear down the clutch....

Btw, thats funny....

you guys don't know what riding the clutch is do you?

you guys don't know what riding the clutch is do you?

Keeping your foot slightly on the clutch pedal so that it only slightly engages, causing a ton of friction and added wear.

Hahahahah the cowboy shit was real funny

Keeping your foot slightly on the clutch pedal so that it only slightly engages, causing a ton of friction and added wear.

so basically giving the car more gas than needed to get moving?

not really, the more gas you apply, the quicker you can release the clutch.

for a perfectly working clutch, riding the clutch involves allowing the clutch to slip when it is unnecessary.

sometimes you have to ride the clutch in order to have a smooth engagement. ex. going up hill from a stop.