When driving, should you engage the handbrake first or shift gears first?
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For manual transmission vehicles, you should shift into gear first before releasing the handbrake. Below are the steps for starting a manual transmission car: 1. Master clutch pedal operation through practice - press firmly all the way down and release slowly. 2. Learn to coordinate the throttle and clutch. When starting, shift into first gear, gradually release the clutch while adding throttle at the half-clutch point, then fully release the clutch after the car moves. 3. Learn proper shift timing - shift around 2000 RPM by reducing throttle first before pressing the clutch to avoid forced disengagement, then change gears.