Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First When Stopping?
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When stopping, you should generally press the brake first, followed by the clutch. During driving, the service brake (foot brake) is usually applied to slow down and stop while moving forward. Here are other braking methods: Hill Parking: 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 backward. 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 essential to press the brake first. Stopping at a Red Light: Press the clutch first, then the brake. At lower speeds, the friction between the tires and the ground is greater, and pressing the brake first could cause the engine to stall.