# What Does 'Riding The Clutch' Mean On A Manual Car?

> Only 2% of new cars come with a manual transmission in 2026, so if someone says "riding the clutch" that may not mean much to modern car owners.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2188397/what-does-riding-the-clutch-mean-on-manual-car/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a27b53955c4d691c34133dd)
- **Published:** 2026-06-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #clutch #manual #riding #mean #pedal #does #fully #before
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