Do You Need to Press the Clutch When Stalling a Manual Transmission Car?
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You do not need to press the clutch when stalling a manual transmission car. Parking on a Slope: First press the brake, then the clutch. When the clutch is pressed, the car is effectively in neutral, and without engine resistance, the car may roll backward. Emergency Stop or Deceleration at High Speed: First press the brake, then the clutch. At higher speeds, the car has greater inertia. If you press the clutch first, the car's inertia increases, so you must press the brake first. Stopping at a Red Light: First press the clutch, then the brake. At lower speeds, the friction between the tires and the road is greater. If you press the brake first, the engine is more likely to stall.