A clutch control unit which includes a clutch (6); a first detector (9) for detecting a first rate of rotation of an input of the clutch; a second detector (5a) for detecting a second rate of rotation of an output of the clutch; a clutch learning unit (4b) for determining a clutch position at which both of the first and second rates of rotation meet predetermined conditions when said clutch is moved toward engagement from a preset learning starting point and storing a clutch characteristic; a signal generator (4c) for generating a learning underway signal indicating that the clutch learning means is learning the clutch characteristic; and a warning unit (16a) responsive to the learning underway signal to provide a warning display or sound.
