Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First When Parking?

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LeAutumn
07/29/25 6:55pm
When parking, you should usually press the brake first, then the clutch. During driving, the service brake (foot brake) is commonly used to slow down and stop the vehicle while moving forward. Here are other braking methods: 1. Parking on a slope: Press the brake first, then the clutch. When the clutch is pressed, the car is effectively in neutral, and without the engine's resistance, the car may roll downhill; 2. High-speed emergency stop or deceleration: Press the brake first, then the clutch. At higher speeds, the car's inertia is greater, so pressing the clutch first would increase the car's inertia, making it necessary to press the brake first; 3. Stopping at a red light: Press the clutch first, then the brake. At lower speeds, the friction resistance between the tires and the ground is greater, and pressing the brake first may cause the engine to stall.
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