When reversing into a parking space, should you press the clutch or the brake first?

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VanFernando
07/29/25 1:37pm
When reversing into a parking space, you should press the clutch first. During the entire second driving test, you will be in first gear, and the driving speed is relatively slow, so the vehicle won't shake, making the operation more composed. Pressing the clutch while braking at low speed can prevent stalling. If you press the brake first, improper control of the force may easily cause the vehicle to stall or shake severely. Introduction to the second driving test: The second driving test, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. It is the abbreviation for the field driving skill test. For small cars (C1 and C2), the test items include five mandatory tests: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as the S-curve).
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