When parking uphill, should you press the brake or the clutch first?

[Ricky]

Whether to press the brake or the clutch first when parking uphill depends on the situation: 1. First scenario: When the speed is relatively high, brake first, then clutch: Pressing the brake pedal engages both the braking system and the engine braking system. When the engine speed drops to idle, press the clutch to downshift to prevent the engine from stalling. Pressing the clutch disengages the engine from the transmission system, effectively putting the car in neutral, which slows the vehicle based on inertia. However, this method is too slow for rapid deceleration at high speeds. 2. Second scenario: When the speed is low, you can press the clutch directly: If the car is moving slowly, such as in 1st or 2nd gear, pressing the clutch for braking is acceptable. 3. Third scenario: If only slight deceleration is needed, simply easing off the throttle may suffice: For instance, when approaching a traffic light or noticing brake lights ahead, easing off the throttle can slow the car down. If it is safe to proceed, neither the brake nor the clutch needs to be pressed.