First of all, treat the clutch gently. You should raise your foot with care, as small changes can have a big effect on the car. Control is the key when using the clutch.

When it comes to the biting point, you need to find the balance between your clutch and accelerator. There will be a point where you apply a certain amount of pressure to each, and the car will be on the brink of moving while remaining stationary. Try not to over-rev the engine, but apply the accelerator enough that you won’t stall if you raise the clutch. The most common reason for stalling is not giving the car enough gas.

Finding the biting point is quite difficult to start with. However, with practice it will become second nature. Get used to the feeling when you find the biting point, and this will help you to avoid stalling. Being in tune with your pedals will help later on when you need to master hill starts.

You may want to try out different shoes when driving. Lots of people have specific driving shoes that they leave in the car, as they feel that they help them to find the biting point.