<p>The method for the control of double clutch transmission has a first gear train to which is allocated a first engine clutch and a first group of speeds, and a second gear train to which is allocated a second engine clutch and a second group of speeds. A forward speed allocated to one gear train and a reverse speed allocated to the other gear train are held engaged if the transmission is in a non-drive stage when the vehicle is at rest. With the presence of several reverse speeds the lowest reverse speed is used.</p>