Should You Pull the Handbrake or Release the Clutch First When Parking?

[AaronLee]

Usually, you should press the brake first, then the clutch. During driving, the service brake (foot brake) is commonly used to slow down and stop the vehicle while moving forward. If you only press the clutch, the car will still coast for a distance. Therefore, when parking, you should use the brake to prevent the vehicle from sliding forward or backward. In addition, there are the following three braking methods: 1. Parking on a slope: 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 downhill; 2. High-speed emergency stop or deceleration: Press the brake first, then the clutch. Because the higher the car's speed, the greater its inertia. If you press the clutch first, the car's inertia will be even greater, so you must press the brake first; 3. Stopping at a red light: Press the clutch first, then the brake. Because the lower the car's speed, the greater the friction resistance between the tires and the ground. If you press the brake first, the engine is more likely to stall.