Should You Press the Clutch Before the Brake When Stopping?

[Josiah]

When stopping, you should first press the brake and wait until the vehicle's speed drops to nearly a stop before pressing the clutch. Here are the details: 1. Function of the brake: The purpose is to decelerate, either to reduce speed or bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The principle of braking is to convert the vehicle's kinetic energy into heat energy, which is then dissipated. The kinetic energy comes from the power provided by the engine, which requires fuel combustion to generate. In other words, every time you press the brake, a bit of gasoline is wasted. 2. Function of the clutch: It ensures smooth starting of the car. Starting the engine before the car moves is essential. When the car starts, it accelerates suddenly from a stationary state. If the transmission system were rigidly connected to the engine, it would be impossible to start normally. This is because there is significant inertia when the car moves from a standstill to forward motion, and the engine generates a large torque resistance.