Is it okay to depress the clutch fully when going downhill in a manual transmission car?
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It is not advisable to depress the clutch when driving a manual transmission car downhill. If the clutch is fully depressed while going downhill, it is equivalent to coasting in neutral. During downhill driving, due to the weight of the car and the effect of inertia, the speed of the car can increase rapidly. If the braking system fails during this process, the consequences can be very severe. Driving downhill is a particularly hazardous situation, especially for manual transmission vehicles, which require appropriate operation based on the circumstances. The correct procedure for driving a manual transmission car down a steep slope is to reduce speed and downshift before approaching the slope, keeping the gear in first or second. When descending, use engine braking to control the speed and apply the foot brake as an auxiliary measure.