Should You Release the Clutch or the Brake First When Starting?
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When starting a manual transmission car, you should partially release the clutch before releasing the brake. Here are the correct methods for starting: 1. Foot brake start: With the foot brake pressed, depress the clutch, shift into first gear, and release the clutch to the semi-engaged position. When the body slightly vibrates and the front of the car lifts, release the foot brake, and the car will begin to move forward slowly. 2. Handbrake start: When using the handbrake to start, there is no need to press the foot brake. This method is used when parked on a slope to stabilize the car with the handbrake. The specific steps are: hold the steering wheel firmly with the left hand, depress the clutch, shift into first gear, place the right hand on the handbrake, release the clutch to the semi-engaged point, and immediately release the handbrake, allowing the car to move forward smoothly.