Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First in a Manual Transmission Car?

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VonSpencer
07/30/25 7:53am
Whether to press the clutch or brake first in a manual transmission car depends on the situation. Press the brake first: If the car is moving too fast when braking, press the brake first and then the clutch. When the car is moving too fast, the brake can effectively stop the car. The speed will decrease quickly due to braking, and then pressing the clutch will result in a better stopping effect. Press the clutch first: If the car is moving slowly, press the clutch first and then the brake. When the car is moving slowly, pressing the clutch can basically stop the car. If the car is moving very slowly, pressing the brake rashly may cause the car to stall directly, which can cause great damage to the car.
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