Should You Brake or Depress the Clutch First During Emergency Braking?
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During emergency braking, you should first depress the clutch pedal and then the brake pedal to prevent the engine from stalling. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. Manual transmission vehicles are equipped with a clutch, which is a crucial component in the drivetrain system, located between the engine and the transmission. If you don't depress the clutch pedal first during emergency braking, the engine may stall. Depressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission. 2. The clutch is used every time you shift gears or start the vehicle. Depressing the clutch pedal separates the clutch, while releasing it engages the clutch. During normal driving, if you don't need to use the clutch, avoid keeping your left foot on the clutch pedal. This can accelerate the wear of the release bearing and may also cause the clutch disc to slip.