Should You Release the Handbrake or Engage the Gear First When Starting a Manual Transmission Car?

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When starting a manual transmission car, you should engage the gear first. The correct starting method is: 1. Turn on the ignition switch and start the engine; 2. Press the clutch pedal, shift the gear lever into first gear, and release the handbrake; 3. Gradually release the clutch pedal while pressing the accelerator. Manual transmission gears can be categorized as: 1. First gear is the starting gear; 2. Second gear is the passing gear; 3. Third gear is the transition gear; 4. Fourth gear is the driving gear; 5. Fifth gear is the high-speed gear. A manual transmission car refers to a vehicle that uses a manual gear-shifting mechanical transmission to regulate speed. It requires manually moving the gear lever to change the gear meshing position inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed variation.