Should You Engage the Gear or Release the Handbrake First When Starting?
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When starting, you should engage the gear first and then release the handbrake. If you release the handbrake first while the vehicle is still in neutral, there is a risk of the car rolling backward. Engaging the gear first provides traction, preventing the car from rolling. Tips for using car gears: 1. Do not keep your hand on the gear shift lever for extended periods while driving; 2. Start the car in 1st or 2nd gear; 3. Shift gears fully by pressing the clutch pedal all the way down; 4. If the vehicle shakes under high load, downshift by 1 or 2 gears; 5. Coordinate the clutch and throttle when shifting—press the clutch pedal fully, release the throttle pedal, and quickly shift to the appropriate gear.