What are the steps for driving and parking a manual transmission car?

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Manual transmission driving steps are: 1. Fully depress the clutch pedal; 2. Push the gear lever to engage 1st gear (starting gear); 3. Gently press down the turn signal lever to activate the left turn signal, alerting vehicles front and rear; 4. Press the horn button to notify pedestrians ahead of the vehicle's imminent movement; 5. Release the vehicle's handbrake; 6. Gradually lift the left foot until the clutch reaches the half-engaged position, feeling slight vehicle vibration; 7. As the vehicle begins moving, fully release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator. Manual transmission parking steps are: 1. When stopping, first depress the brake pedal to decelerate, then press the clutch pedal when speed becomes very low; 2. After complete stop, shift to neutral and engage the handbrake (neutral position prevents accidental throttle input - even if the accelerator is pressed, the vehicle won't lurch forward); 3. Turn the key to shut off the engine.