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Originally Posted by dpevans
I was taught to always have the car in gear in case you have an emergency and need to move the car ASAP. Whether sitting at a light or slowing the car down you should be in a gear that will power the car if needed. I don't find it difficult to hold the clutch for a few.
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Generally, I follow that as well. At a stop light, however, I don't leave it in gear because keeping the clutch pedal down can cause additional wear on the clutch.