Should You Press the Brake When Starting the Engine?

[McGabriel]

For automatic transmission vehicles, you need to press the brake when starting the engine. For manual transmission vehicles, you should press the clutch to start. Some manual cars can be started directly by turning the key without pressing the brake or clutch if they are in neutral. Benefits of pressing the brake when starting: 1. Enhanced braking: Pressing the brake helps improve the vehicle's braking capability. Some parking slopes are too steep, requiring the use of the handbrake + gear method. If you press the clutch when starting, the car might roll due to insufficient handbrake effectiveness. Pressing the brake at this moment can prevent rolling. 2. Preventing accidents: It avoids situations where you forget to park in gear and start without pressing the clutch, which could cause the car to lurch forward and lead to an accident. Pressing the brake when starting in gear can instantly stall the engine, preventing accidents.