Release the Clutch First or Pull the Handbrake First When Parking?

[AdrielFitz]

Whether to release the clutch first or pull the handbrake first when parking depends on the situation. Here is the explanation: 1. At higher speeds, brake first then release the clutch: Pressing the brake pedal engages both the braking system and the engine braking system. When the engine speed drops to idle, depress the clutch and downshift to prevent the engine from stalling. Depressing the clutch disengages the engine from the transmission system, effectively putting the car in neutral, causing it to slow down gradually due to inertia. This method is ineffective for rapid deceleration at high speeds. 2. At lower speeds, you can directly depress the clutch: If the speed is low, such as in 1st or 2nd gear, directly depressing the clutch for braking is also acceptable.