Must the Clutch Be Depressed When Braking in a Manual Transmission Car?
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When braking in a manual transmission car, there are situations where the clutch needs to be depressed and others where it does not, as this is not a fixed procedure. The primary purpose of depressing the clutch while braking is to prevent stalling. Below are some considerations regarding clutch usage in manual transmission cars: 1. There is no need to depress the clutch when the speed has not reached the critical point. During turns, depressing the clutch can sometimes make the car more prone to tipping over, as it causes a sudden loss of tire grip. 2. The car will not stall if the speed is above 20 km/h in third gear, above 25 km/h in fourth gear, and above 35 km/h in fifth gear. This means that when braking during driving, each gear must maintain a speed above its minimum threshold; otherwise, the clutch must be depressed to prevent stalling. 3. When the speed is suitable for shifting to a higher gear, immediately release the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch pedal, and move the gear lever to the neutral position; then quickly release the clutch pedal and immediately depress it again while shifting the gear lever to the higher gear. Subsequently, gradually release the clutch pedal while slowly depressing the accelerator pedal to ensure the car continues to drive smoothly.