How to Coordinate the Clutch and Brake?
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Methods for coordinating the clutch and brake: 1. Automatic transmission cars do not have a clutch pedal, so simply press the brake directly; 2. When driving at high speed or normal speed, if the intention is only to slow down, there is no need to press the clutch; 3. When approaching a curve, first press the brake to reduce speed. After navigating the curve and confirming there are no obstacles, release the brake and press the accelerator to speed up without pressing the clutch. If there is an obstacle right after the curve, press the clutch and shift to a lower gear; 4. When descending a long or steep slope, do not press the clutch; instead, use the engine's traction for braking; 5. When intending to stop, first press the brake to reduce speed and then press the clutch; 6. In heavy traffic with frequent stops and short following distances, press both the clutch and brake simultaneously each time you brake; 7. In emergency situations, press both the brake and clutch together. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) only becomes effective when the wheels are about to stop. If only the brake is pressed, the engine might stall, but the vehicle could still skid. In this scenario, ABS would fail completely due to the engine stalling. By pressing the clutch simultaneously, the connection between the engine and wheels is disconnected, allowing the wheels to quickly reach the locking threshold, thereby enabling the ABS system to activate promptly.
