You should shift into neutral and release the clutch under these conditions, and apply the brake. Not only is it tiring, it places unduly stress on the clutch throw-out bearing. Javad In a message dated 1/1/2004 9:24:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, abuc at attglobal.net writes: > 1) It does get tiring to constantly hold down the clutch pedal at > stoplights