When driving, should you press the clutch or the brake to slow down?

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McJames
07/28/25 7:21pm
When driving and needing to slow down, first gently press the brake to reduce speed, then press the clutch when the engine RPM drops below 1000 to prevent the car from stalling. Here is relevant information about slowing down: Emergency braking: In emergency situations where the vehicle needs to stop in the shortest distance and fastest time possible, don't consider engine braking or other unnecessary actions. Simply press both the clutch and brake pedals fully to the floor. This cuts off all engine power while allowing the vehicle's ESP and ABS systems to make the wheels move in a semi-rolling, semi-sliding state, maximizing traction to bring the vehicle to a stop. Slowing down at 0km/h or very low speeds: You can directly press the clutch and use the brake to slow down. At low speeds, the gear is also low, and the engine's traction force is relatively strong. Therefore, pressing the clutch cuts off the power; if you don't disengage the clutch while slowing down, it might cause the engine to stall.
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