Should You Shift Gear or Pull the Handbrake First When Driving a Manual Transmission Car?
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When driving a manual transmission car, you should shift into gear first and then release the handbrake. Manual transmission car starting method: Fully depress the clutch with your left foot; shift the gear lever into 1st gear; turn on the left turn signal and honk to alert vehicles and pedestrians in front and behind; release the handbrake and gently lift the clutch with your left foot; lightly press the accelerator with the ball of your right foot to start. Manual transmission working principle: Shifting the gear lever changes the meshing position of the gears inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve speed changes. The gear lever can only be moved when the clutch is depressed. If the driver is skilled, a manual transmission car can accelerate and overtake faster than an automatic transmission car and is also more fuel-efficient.