What is the difference between pressing the clutch and brake versus pressing the brake directly?
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The biggest difference between pressing the clutch and brake versus pressing the brake directly is that when idling, pressing only the brake can cause the engine to stall. Correct practice: When driving at high speeds or normal speeds, if the intention is only to slow down, there is no need to press the clutch. When emergency braking is required, both the brake and clutch should be pressed simultaneously. Potential impacts of pressing only the brake without the clutch during emergency braking: 1. Without pressing the clutch, additional braking force may interfere with the normal operation of the ABS system. In extreme cases, this could affect handling, such as the effectiveness of emergency avoidance maneuvers, which can be particularly dangerous on slippery roads. The ABS system detects when the wheels are about to lock up. If only the brake is pressed, the engine may stall, but the vehicle could still be skidding. In this scenario, the ABS system would completely fail due to the engine stalling. Pressing the clutch simultaneously disconnects the engine from the wheels, allowing the wheels to quickly reach the lock-up threshold, which enables the ABS system to activate promptly. 2. Pressing only the brake without the clutch will inevitably result in the engine stalling. Although the braking distance remains unchanged, there is still a risk of secondary accidents after coming to a stop. If a second hazard arises, the vehicle will already be stalled.
