How to Step on the Clutch and Brake When Starting?
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First, step on the brake and clutch simultaneously and slowly. Pull up the handbrake and shift to neutral, then release the brake and clutch, and the vehicle will come to a stop. Slowly release the clutch while simultaneously and gradually releasing the brake, observing the changes in the vehicle's condition. When the clutch is released to the point where the vehicle starts to shake, keep the clutch foot steady and simultaneously release the handbrake with the right hand. Move the foot from the brake to the accelerator, gently press the accelerator, and slowly release the clutch to start the vehicle.
When I first learned manual transmission starts after buying my car, the instructor taught me a foolproof but effective method: First, depress both the clutch and brake pedals fully, then shift into first gear. The key lies in the clutch bite point - while gradually releasing the clutch, watch the tachometer. When the needle suddenly dips downward (the car will slightly vibrate), immediately hold your foot steady. Then release the brake while gently applying throttle to about 1500 RPM before fully releasing the clutch. During practice, I tried this hundreds of times on slopes and discovered that releasing the brake too early causes rollback, while excessive throttle makes the tires spin. After 5-6 years of driving now, my takeoffs at traffic lights are faster than automatics, mainly because my right foot can swiftly transition between brake and throttle. Rainy starts require extra gentleness - with reduced asphalt friction, the clutch release must be even slower at the bite point.
