Should You Engage the Gear or Press the Clutch First Before Driving?
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Before driving, you should engage the gear first and then press the clutch. Here are some key points to note when operating a manual transmission car: 1. Pressing: Master the pressing of the clutch pedal through practice to develop a good habit—press it all the way down and release it slowly. 2. Releasing: Coordinate the throttle and clutch. When starting, engage first gear, slowly release the clutch, and apply the throttle in the semi-clutch state. Only release the clutch completely after the car starts moving. 3. Shifting: Master the timing of shifting. Shift gears when the engine speed is around 2000 RPM—first press the throttle and then the clutch to prevent the clutch from being forced to disengage. Then shift gears. The shifting sequence must be first gear, second gear, third gear, fourth gear, and fifth gear. Skipping gears is not recommended. Downshift according to the vehicle speed.