Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First When Stopping at an Intersection?

[ClaireAnn]

When coming to a stop, you should first press the clutch, then the brake pedal, or you can press both the clutch and brake pedals simultaneously. If you don't press the clutch pedal, the engine will stall. Pressing the clutch pedal disconnects the engine from the transmission. Precautions for stopping at an intersection: Slow down and downshift in advance. When approaching a traffic light intersection, reduce speed early and shift down from fourth gear to third, then from third to second. Choose the appropriate lane in advance based on the directional arrows on the road. Intersections generally have left-turn, straight, and right-turn lanes. Select the corresponding lane in advance according to your destination. About 50 to 100 meters from the stop line or the vehicle in front, press the clutch and use the brake to control the car's speed. Gradually bring the car to a slow stop based on the distance from the stop line or the vehicle ahead. If you notice the car is about to stop while still far away, gently release the brake slightly to allow the car to move forward slowly until the front edge of the car just covers the stop line or aligns with the lower edge of the front vehicle's tires. Then press the brake fully to bring the car to a complete stop.