Should the Clutch Be Pressed When Braking?

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Nicole
07/30/25 9:40am
It is not always necessary to press the clutch when braking. The specific situations are as follows: 1. Automatic transmission cars do not have a clutch pedal, so you can directly press the brake. 2. When driving at high speed or normal speed, if the intention is only to slow down, there is no need to press the clutch. 3. When taking a curve, first press the brake to slow down. After the curve, if there are no obstacles, there is no need to press the clutch; release the brake and press the accelerator to speed up. If there is an obstacle right after the curve, then press the clutch and shift to a lower gear. 4. When going down a long or steep slope, there is no need to press the clutch; use the engine's traction for braking. 5. When intending to stop, first press the brake to reduce the speed, then press the clutch. 6. In heavy traffic with frequent stops and short following distances, press both the clutch and brake simultaneously each time you brake.
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