Should You Press the Clutch When Decelerating in a Manual Transmission Car?

[LaRyan]

When decelerating in a manual transmission car, you don't need to press the clutch. However, when braking during driving, each gear must maintain a speed above the minimum threshold; otherwise, you should press the clutch to prevent stalling. The function of the clutch: While driving, the driver can press or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily separate or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby cutting off or transferring the engine's power input to the transmission. Correct operation when braking: First press the brake, then the clutch. This is because, in the initial phase of braking, releasing the throttle allows the engine to provide braking force. If you press the clutch first, it disconnects the engine, relying solely on the friction of the brake pads for braking, which increases the braking distance.