Should You Press the Brake or the Clutch First When Braking?
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Whether to press the brake or the clutch first when braking depends on two scenarios: 1. If the vehicle is moving at a high speed and encounters an emergency situation requiring an immediate stop, you should press the brake first to slow down the vehicle before pressing the clutch to avoid engine stalling; 2. If you intend to stop the vehicle or are moving at a very low speed, you should press the clutch first and then the brake. The car clutch serves to separate the engine from the transmission gears. Pressing the clutch means losing power, equivalent to placing the gearbox in neutral, causing the car to move forward without power or braking. The brake works by pressing the brake pads against the brake disc to slow down, following the same principle as bicycle brakes.