the drive clutch k 1 is closed coupling status z 2 both clutches k 1 k 2 are open coupling status z 3 and the starter clutch k 2 is closed and the drive clutch k 1 is open coupling status z 4 theoretically all four clutch statuses z 1 z 2 z 3 z 4 are needed to control the operation of the motor vehicle in the variants 1 and 2 shown in fig1 and 2 however one of the clutch statuses z 3 or z 4 can be dispensed with in each case via the control unit the switching position to be set can be specified to the double clutch positioner this specification is done as a function of the operating states and or operation parameters of the assemblies present in the motor vehicle thus the prevailing peripheral conditions can be addressed flexibly in accordance with the operating situation and a starting event for instance of the engine 12 or a startup of the motor vehicle can be controlled in variant 1 shown in fig1 the clutch status z 4 in which the starter clutch k 2 is closed and the drive clutch k 1 is open is dispensed with at least in the following operating situations it is then necessary via the control unit to make interventions into the operating states and or parameters of the components of the drive train assembly 10 hard braking for example abs braking with drive effected via the engine 12.