This may be a stupid/noob question but bear w/ me.

My driveway is level, but when i back out, I have to dodge cars. So i usually put the clutch in and let it coast for a little while i maneuver and then let the clutch out (not all the way) and give some gas. I think it's called slipping the clutch.

What i've noticed is that you have to give a lot of gas while in reverse. Does anyone ever let out the clutch ALL the way when reversing? It just seems w/ all the gas you're giving, if you let out the clutch all the way, you're going in reverse at a really quick speed.