Should the handbrake be released before or after shifting gears in a manual transmission?
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In a manual transmission, the handbrake should be released after shifting gears. The correct starting procedure for a manual transmission car is: 1. Fully depress the clutch pedal with your left foot; 2. Shift the gear lever into 1st gear; 3. Turn on the left turn signal and sound the horn to alert vehicles and pedestrians in front and behind; 4. Release the handbrake and gently lift the clutch with your left foot; 5. Lightly press the accelerator with the ball of your right foot. The gears in a manual transmission car are: 1. 1st gear is the starting gear: used for vehicle starting; 2. 2nd gear is the passing gear: used for navigating complex road surfaces and handling complex situations; 3. 3rd gear is the transition gear: used for low-speed driving in urban roads; 4. 4th gear is the driving gear: used for prolonged high-speed driving; 5. 5th gear is the high-speed gear: used for long-distance highway driving.