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Parking Brake and Gear Shifting Sequence?

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AmeliaMarie

07/24/25 5:17pm

When starting a car, the sequence is to shift into first gear, release the parking brake, gently press the accelerator, and slowly lift the clutch. When parking a car, the sequence is to press the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop, shift to neutral, engage the parking brake, and then turn off the engine and exit the vehicle. For automatic transmission cars, when parking, first shift into P (Park) mode, then firmly engage the parking brake. With automatic transmission vehicles, it is acceptable to either engage the parking brake first or shift into P mode first when parking. For manual transmission vehicles, when parking, you can also first press the clutch pedal, then firmly engage the parking brake, and finally shift into neutral. The starting sequence is the same for both automatic and manual transmission vehicles: shift into gear first, then release the parking brake. Once the gear is engaged, the power transmission path of the gearbox is connected. When first shifting into gear, the transmission is in first gear, which provides the highest torque. If the brake is not properly pressed, the car may suddenly lurch forward. Below are some braking techniques for manual transmission cars: Braking on Curves: Always brake before entering a curve to reduce speed, then accelerate when exiting the curve. If you need to brake while turning, adjust the braking force according to the vehicle's arc to avoid skidding or drifting. Smooth Braking: Brake in advance by pressing the pedal slowly. As the vehicle comes to a stop, gradually release the brake pedal, and finally, when the vehicle is fully stopped, release the brake completely.

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DiAdalynn

08/11/25 9:33am

As a veteran driver with 15 years of experience, I pay special attention to the sequence details when parking and starting. When parking on a slope, you must first firmly press the foot brake, then shift to N gear and tighten the handbrake, ensuring the car is completely stable before shifting to P gear. This allows the handbrake to bear the full weight of the car, protecting the transmission pawl. When starting, reverse the steps: press the brake to ignite, shift to D gear to stabilize, and finally release the handbrake. Once, I took a shortcut by directly shifting to P gear and turning off the engine, resulting in a loud 'click' from the transmission when retrieving the car on a steep slope. The mechanic said the pawl was stuck. Now, when parking on a slope, I deliberately turn the wheels to the side for double insurance against rolling.

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