Should You Press the Clutch or the Brake First When Starting to Drive?
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When starting a manual car, partially release the clutch before releasing the brake. Below are the steps for starting a manual transmission car: 1. Adjust the seat before starting to drive, ensuring your feet can firmly and comfortably press the clutch, brake, and accelerator. 2. For a manual transmission car, engage first gear when starting, press the clutch all the way down, and place your right foot on the accelerator, ready to go. 3. When starting to move, slowly lift the clutch with your left foot to about halfway, and release the handbrake promptly when you feel the vehicle begin to vibrate. 4. Then lightly press the accelerator, and as the car starts to move forward, gradually release the clutch, then add a bit more accelerator to successfully start the car.