Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First in the Subject 2 Driving Test?
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In the Subject 2 driving test, you should slow down and stop by pressing the clutch first and then the brake. During Subject 2, the primary focus is training learners on how to control the clutch effectively. Whether it's reversing into a parking space, navigating curves, or stopping at a designated point, clutch control is used throughout. Based on this, when stopping, you should first press the clutch all the way down to cut off the engine's power output, and then press the brake to come to a complete stop. The reason for pressing the clutch before the brake: In a manual transmission car, if you press the brake directly at low speeds, the car will stall. If you're driving at high speeds, you should lightly tap the brake first, wait for the speed to decrease, and then press the clutch to shift gears, gradually reducing the speed. When stopping at a designated point on a slope, if you're unable to accurately control the clutch and brake, you may consider pressing both the clutch and brake simultaneously if necessary. This will bring the car to an immediate stop. During the test, if you feel the car struggling to climb the slope, you can gently press the accelerator and then, at the right moment, press both the clutch and brake together.
