What are the steps for starting and stopping a car?
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Steps for starting a car: Press the clutch—Start the car—Turn on the turn signal—Shift into first gear—Check for pedestrians and vehicles outside—Release the handbrake—Lift the clutch—Press the accelerator. Steps for stopping: Turn on the turn signal—Release the accelerator—Use engine braking to slow down—Check for obstacles at the parking spot—Place your foot on the brake pedal—Press the brake until the car comes to a complete stop. Here are some driving precautions: 1. When turning or changing lanes, always use the turn signal and slow down. Before turning, check the rearview mirror—left turns mainly require checking the left mirror, right turns the right mirror, and both require checking the interior rearview mirror. 2. When driving on clear roads, look straight ahead about 100 meters, not just at the front of the car. 3. Generally, when slowing down from speeds above 40 km/h, do not press the clutch first—only press it when the speed drops to around 20 km/h. 4. For high-speed turns, steer slowly; for low-speed turns, steer quickly.
Before starting the car, make necessary preparations: adjust the seat for comfortable pedal reach, fasten the seatbelt, and check mirror positions. For manual transmission, depress the clutch with your left foot and shift to first gear; for automatic, simply press the brake and shift to D. After releasing the handbrake, check side mirrors and blind spots, then activate the turn signal. Gradually release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator to start, fully releasing the clutch only after stabilizing speed. The stopping procedure is more critical - first signal with the turn indicator, decelerate by progressively applying the brake (manual drivers should clutch-in for downshift-assisted braking). Upon full stop, shift to neutral, engage the handbrake, deactivate the turn signal, and shut off the engine. Always straighten the front wheels by turning the steering wheel before exiting. Developing these habits significantly reduces rollaway accident risks.