Should You Engage the Handbrake or Shift Gears First When Starting?

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When starting the vehicle, you should first shift into gear and then release the handbrake. For automatic transmission vehicles, the starting procedure is as follows: press the foot brake, shift into D gear, release the handbrake, then release the foot brake, and finally press the accelerator to start. For manual transmission vehicles, the starting method is: use your right hand to shift into 1st gear, slowly lift the clutch pedal with your left foot to the biting point, gradually release the parking brake lever with your right hand, while gently pressing the accelerator pedal with your right foot to add throttle. After the car moves 3 to 4 meters, release the clutch pedal with your left foot, and use your right foot to increase speed to normal driving speed. Driving precautions: Avoid keeping the clutch in a semi-engaged state for extended periods. Some drivers habitually keep their left foot on the clutch while driving, believing it provides better control. However, this practice significantly damages the clutch disc, especially during high-speed driving, as prolonged semi-engagement can cause rapid wear of the clutch disc.