Should You Shift Gears or Pull the Handbrake First When Driving a Manual Transmission Car?
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Shift gears first when driving a manual transmission car. Driving startup sequence: When driving, shift gears first and then pull the handbrake. When parking, if driving a manual transmission, first press the clutch to shift into neutral, then step on the brake pedal. Once the vehicle comes to a complete stop, tighten the handbrake. Function of the handbrake: The principle behind the handbrake stopping the vehicle is by clamping the rear brake discs, preventing the rear wheels from rotating. Mechanical cable-type handbrakes use steel cables to pull the brake calipers, which then clamp the brake discs, while electronic handbrakes operate by activating servo motors on the brake calipers to clamp the brake discs. Function of shifting gears: Shifting gears (changing gears) refers to the transmission, which is used to alter the torque and speed of the engine crankshaft. This adaptation meets the varying needs of driving wheels for traction and speed under different driving conditions, such as starting, accelerating, driving, and overcoming various road obstacles.