Should You Press the Clutch When Braking in a Manual Car?
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When braking in a manual transmission car, you must press the clutch. 1. The correct method is to first press the brake and then press the clutch to shift gears. The specific operation method depends on how much speed you need to reduce. 2. If you only need to slightly reduce speed, for example, from 70 km/h to 65 km/h, you can directly press the brake without pressing the clutch. However, if you need to significantly reduce speed but not stop, 3. For instance, if you are in 5th gear at 70 km/h and need to reduce the speed to 10 km/h, failing to press the clutch and applying heavy braking will cause the car to start shaking when the speed drops to a certain point, such as below 30 km/h. If the speed drops further or the car stops, it may stall. In such cases, you should first press the clutch and then apply the brakes.