How does a clutch work? 

Very simply speaking, a clutch is two metal plates which can be separated when you depress the clutch pedal. When you separate the plates, you are separating the engine from the wheels, preventing power from passing to your wheels.
Because your car’s engine is always turning, power is always being passed from the engine to the wheels when the car is in gear. When you stop and forget to depress the clutch, your engine is trying to send power to stationary wheels and the car stalls. Similarly, if you try to pull away without getting your clutch control right, not enough power makes it through and the car stalls.

Learning clutch control

Once you’ve mastered clutch control, you’ll be able to control your car at low speeds, making manoeuvres such as reverse parking much easier. All it takes to get the hang of it is a flat and quiet road and a bit of patience. You can tackle clutch control in one of your driving lessons or you could find a safe place to practise with an appropriate co-driver. The first step of getting to grips with clutch control is finding and understanding your bite point. It’s easier than you think.