Do You Need to Press the Brake When Starting a Manual Transmission Car on a Flat Road?

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KennedyLee
07/30/25 7:57am
You don't need to press the brake when starting a manual transmission car on a flat road. 1. Before starting the car, adjust the seat to ensure your feet can comfortably and firmly press the clutch, brake, and accelerator. 2. For a manual transmission car, shift into first gear before starting, press the clutch all the way down, and place your right foot on the accelerator, ready to go. 3. When starting, slowly lift the clutch with your left foot to about halfway. Once you feel the car start to vibrate, release the handbrake promptly, gently tap the accelerator, and as the car begins to move forward, slowly release the clutch while adding a bit more throttle to successfully start. 4. Beginners should be especially careful when starting on a slope. If the handbrake is released too quickly and the clutch isn't lifted sufficiently, the car may roll backward. The best method is to press both the clutch and brake when starting—the handbrake can be used or not. Lift the clutch halfway and then release the brake. At this point, the car is in a semi-clutch state and won't roll back. Simultaneously, add throttle and slowly release the clutch to start successfully.
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