Can You Directly Apply the Brakes to Stop in Fourth Gear?

[JohnLynn]

Yes, you can. First apply the brakes to slow down, and then press the clutch when you are about to stop. There are two reasons for this: first, pressing the clutch too early is equivalent to coasting in neutral, which is dangerous. Second, modern vehicles are either fuel-injected or direct-injected, and coasting in gear is more fuel-efficient than coasting in neutral. When accelerating, it is also recommended to wait until the speed increases before shifting up. Below is relevant information: Normal deceleration: Press the brake while downshifting. The timing for downshifting varies by vehicle; you can monitor the RPM or speed to ensure the engine speed does not drop below 1000 RPM during deceleration. If decelerating to a complete stop (e.g., at a red light, when the road ahead is clear, or when no further acceleration is needed), you can press the clutch while braking and shift to neutral once the vehicle has stopped or is about to stop. On downhill sections, regardless of the situation, you must downshift sequentially and avoid coasting with the clutch pressed.