Should the clutch and brake be pressed together when parking?

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Cheyenne
07/28/25 4:15pm
Whether to press the brake and clutch together when parking depends on the situation: 1. When the speed is relatively high: If the speed is relatively high, press the brake first and then the clutch. Pressing the brake pedal activates both the braking system and the engine braking system simultaneously. When the engine speed drops to idle, press the clutch to downshift. The purpose of this is to prevent the engine from stalling. Pressing the clutch separates the engine from the transmission system, effectively putting the car in neutral and allowing it to decelerate by inertia, which is not very effective for rapid deceleration at high speeds. 2. When the speed is relatively low: If the speed is relatively low, such as in 1st or 2nd gear, you can press the brake and clutch together to stop the car.
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