When driving a motor vehicle, should you press the clutch or the brake first when braking?
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If the vehicle speed is too fast when braking, press the brake first and then the clutch. If the vehicle speed is relatively slow, press the clutch first and then the brake. The relevant introductions for different situations are as follows: Introduction for high speed: When the vehicle speed is too fast, the brake can effectively stop the car. The vehicle speed will decrease rapidly due to braking, and pressing the clutch at this time will result in a better stopping effect. The car body will come to a more stable stop. Moreover, pressing the brake first and then the clutch will, to some extent, reduce the wear rate of the brake pads. Pressing the clutch first when the speed is too fast may prevent the car from stopping, which can easily lead to accidents such as rear-end collisions. Therefore, when the speed is too fast, always press the brake first and then the clutch for greater safety. Introduction for low speed: When the vehicle speed is slow, pressing the clutch can basically bring the vehicle to a stop. If the speed is very slow, pressing the brake abruptly may cause the vehicle to stall directly, which can cause significant damage to the car. Stalling a car in gear generates a strong forward thrust, damaging the vehicle's transmission. Therefore, unless it's an emergency brake, when the speed is slow, you can press the clutch first to reduce the vehicle speed and then press the brake. This way, the car won't stall easily, and the transmission won't be damaged as a result.
