What gear should a manual transmission car be in when parked?
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Manual transmission cars should generally be put in neutral when parked. The following precautions should be noted when parking a manual transmission car: Do not downshift: When approaching an intersection where the road markings change from dashed to solid lines, regardless of the current gear, downshifting is unnecessary. Brake first: Simply press the clutch first and then quickly apply the brake to rapidly reduce speed. If there's still some distance to the vehicle ahead or the stop line after slowing down, release the brake and let the car coast forward using inertia. When approaching the vehicle ahead or the stop line, apply the brake again to bring the car to a smooth stop. Avoid nose-diving: Practice braking repeatedly to develop a feel for it, and try to avoid sudden braking that causes the car to "nose-dive."