Another newb question

Correct,

 

First scenario yes.

Second no. If the truck is out of gear you won't need to keep the clutch in.

 

But when in nut, you dont need any clutch at all. When you go to start, clutch all the way down and that engages the clutch brake. You may have to hold it down for several seconds or in some cases the brake is shot by abusive drivers

 

This thread is way more complicated than it needs to be.

 

First question answer.

While in a gear and stopped at a light you must engage the clutch otherwise you will move/stall. But you may also have to hold the brake so you don't roll back or toward and bump a 4 wheeler.

Question 2

When you come to a complete stop waiting for the light to turn green and once you disengage a gear are in neutral all you have to do is hold the brake and once it turns green hold the brake engage the clutch select a gear and slowly release the clutch till you feel it grab the gear and then release your foot from the brake and then the clutch and your moving.

As a new driver is recommend you put the clutch to the floor when waiting in gear. As well as don't coast in neutral to a stop until you pass your test

But to simplify. Not in a gear and stopped means no clutch just holding the brake.

 

If you got it in gear.
Leave it in gear.

If you come to a full stop.
Take it out and take a break.

That make sense?

 

So, if the truck is out of gear and the clutch is in will the truck run a red light if the trailer brakes are pulled and the ignition switch is off with the keys in my pocket??? I am mokanikally inclined just trying to figure