What Happens When You Press the Brake and Release the Clutch?

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Releasing the clutch pedal while pressing the brake may cause jerking. Drivers should match the engine speed properly to avoid this issue. Many inexperienced drivers operating manual transmission vehicles often experience jerking. Potential impacts of pressing the brake without engaging the clutch: 1. ABS interference: Without depressing the clutch, the engine's drag torque may affect the normal operation of the ABS system. In extreme cases, this could impair control, such as the effectiveness of emergency avoidance maneuvers, which becomes particularly dangerous on slippery surfaces. 2. Engine stalling: Pressing the brake without the clutch will inevitably cause the engine to stall. Although the braking distance remains unchanged, there's a risk of secondary accidents after stopping. If the engine stalls when a second danger arises, additional steps are required to restart and escape, creating a safety hazard. 3. Potential misoperation: In emergencies, people are highly stressed, especially those with poor mechanical operation skills. They may mistakenly operate the pedals in panic. If both the brake and clutch are pressed simultaneously, even accidentally pressing the accelerator won't compromise braking effectiveness.