Hey i begin to drive and can someone please tell me about parking break. Before I back out of driveway, do I shift gears first, or parking break first and then gears? And what about when I pulling into driveway and going to park, do I do gear first or parking break?
When you're backing out, take off the parking brake first, but make sure your foot is on the clutch (or brake) so that you stay in control of the car.
When you pull into the driveway, put the gear into neutral -- and then put on the parking brake.
Thanks very much Ms. Sue :) I always get confuse of what to do first, and you explained really good to me :D
You're very welcome.
It sounds like you're driving a car with a manual transmission. Although most people drive cars with automatic transmissions, I've driven manual transmissions all of my life. :-)
When it comes to parking and driving, it's important to understand the correct sequence of actions.
Before you back out of the driveway:
1. Ensure that your vehicle is in Park (if you have an automatic transmission) or in Reverse (if you have a manual transmission). This will prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when you release the parking brake.
2. Engage the parking brake or handbrake. This will keep your vehicle stationary while parked, especially on inclines.
So, the correct sequence is to shift into Park (or Reverse for manual transmission) and then engage the parking brake.
When pulling into a driveway and going to park:
1. Slow down and make sure you signal your intention to turn if needed.
2. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
3. Shift your vehicle into Park (or in the case of a manual transmission, put it in Neutral with the clutch out and no pressure on the accelerator pedal).
4. Engage the parking brake.
Therefore, the correct sequence is to shift into Park or Neutral (for manual transmission) and then engage the parking brake.
Remember, the parking brake acts as an additional measure of safety, providing extra stability and preventing your vehicle from rolling when parked. It's a good practice to use it every time you park, regardless of whether you're facing uphill, downhill, or on a flat surface.