When driving a manual transmission car, should you release the handbrake first or shift gears first?

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LaDiana
07/29/25 3:40pm
When driving a manual transmission car, you should shift gears first and then release the handbrake. The correct method to start a manual transmission car is: 1. Press the clutch pedal completely with your left foot; 2. Shift the gear lever into first gear; 3. Turn on the left turn signal and honk the horn to alert vehicles and pedestrians in front and behind; 4. Release the handbrake and gently lift the clutch with your left foot; 5. Lightly press the accelerator with the ball of your right foot to start. The gears of a manual transmission are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and reverse. The working principle of a manual transmission is: by manually moving the gear lever, the gear engagement position inside the transmission can be changed, altering the gear ratio to achieve the purpose of shifting.
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