Driving fast.
I'm driving above 25mph in 3rd gear and I want to stop. The main priority because of the speed I'm driving is to slow down so I'll release the gas and now press the brake. Second priority is not to stall. Press the clutch down roughly 2 car lengths before stopping completely.
Another example. The speed limit is 40mph and I'm driving over 30mph.
Firstly I'll release the gas pedal and press the brake to slow down more. Press the clutch down about 2 car lengths before stopping to prevent it stalling.
Driving slowly.
If you're driving slowly below 10mph and want to stop then press the clutch before the brake so that the car doesn't stall.
You're more likely to stall or have a shaky stop if you're driving slowly below 10mph and press the brake first then clutch.
You can also press both the clutch and brake at the same time when you're driving slowly if needed.
Uphill.
If you're driving uphill and want to stop then come off gas and let gravity slow you down, it's acting almost as a brake. Press the clutch about 2 car lengths before stopping and then brake.
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