Should You Release the Handbrake or Shift Gear First When Starting?

[LaJames]

Shift gear first, then release the handbrake last. Here is the relevant introduction to car starting: 1. Always shift gear first, then release the handbrake. This is mainly for safety considerations. In practice, under normal road conditions, releasing the handbrake first and then shifting gear doesn't have a significant impact on starting. The vehicle won't fail to start just because the handbrake was released first. 2. The reason for doing this is, first, to ensure the vehicle doesn't move, avoiding unnecessary trouble. Second, it prevents shifting into the wrong gear, which could cause the car to lose control or roll backward. When parking, pull the handbrake first, then shift back to neutral. The general steps for starting a manual transmission car are: 1. Press the clutch, followed by the brake. 2. Use the right hand to shift into first gear. 3. Release the brake. 4. Slowly lift the clutch and gently press the accelerator.