Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First When Decelerating?
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Whether to press the brake or clutch first when decelerating can be determined based on different situations. The scenario where you press the brake first and then the clutch is: when the speed is high and you need to decelerate, you should press the brake first. Once the speed drops to an appropriate level, press the clutch, shift to a lower gear, and use the engine to decelerate. The scenario where you press the clutch first and then the brake is: when the speed is low and you need to decelerate, press the clutch first and then the brake. The purpose of this is that at low speeds, pressing the brake first can easily cause the engine to stall, and pressing the clutch first can avoid this situation. The functions of the clutch include: 1. Gradually increasing the driving force of the car for a smooth start; 2. Temporarily separating the engine and transmission for gear shifting; 3. Preventing overload in the transmission system; 4. Reducing torsional vibration impact from the engine and extending the life of the transmission gears.