Should You Engage First Gear or Release the Handbrake First When Starting a Manual Transmission Car?

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VonFrank
07/30/25 9:32am
When starting a manual transmission car, you should engage first gear first, then release the handbrake. The correct starting procedure and the reason for engaging the gear before releasing the handbrake are as follows: Correct starting procedure: After getting in the car, fasten your seatbelt and adjust the seat. Quickly depress the clutch pedal to the floor and engage first gear. Turn on the left turn signal, check the surroundings (both side mirrors), and then release the handbrake. Quickly lift the clutch to the semi-engagement point, pause slightly, then slowly release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator to allow the car to start smoothly. Reason for engaging gear before releasing the handbrake: The reason for engaging the gear before releasing the handbrake when starting is to prevent the car from rolling backward. If you release the handbrake first, the car will be in neutral for a period before engaging the gear, and you may not know if the ground is level when starting. If the ground is inclined, the car in neutral may roll backward, potentially causing an accident.
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