Not every novice car enthusiast has the knowledge of how to properly brake on the mechanic. After all, to brake on the machine, you just need to depress the brake pedal. However, in most driving schools driving exams are given on machines with mechanics, and it is much more difficult to brake them.
So, how to brake mechanically? If you need to stop completely, then the safest way to brake (especially on ice, on wet roads and on slopes) is the following: first you need to release the gas, then gently press the brake pedal and immediately before stopping to squeeze the clutch - in order not to stall . After that, you need to switch to neutral speed and release the pedals. There is another way that answers the question "How to brake mechanically?". To brake on an even road in good weather, you must first completely release the gas, then squeeze the clutch with your left foot until it stops, then gently press the brake until it stops completely. After the car stops completely, you need to switch to neutral speed, release the clutch pedal and brake. It is worth noting that the gas should be released more smoothly, rather than thrown. If a person needs to leave the car even for a couple of minutes, it is better to leave it on the parking brake.
It happens that you need to slow down a bit or slow down. To do this, first release the accelerator and lightly press the brake for a short time without touching the clutch. Do not be afraid that the car may die out. If you have to slow down in such a way that you have to switch to a low gear, then you have to squeeze the clutch.
Another question that worries many: how to properly brake on ice? So, it is worth noting that emergency braking in such conditions has features that not all drivers know about. In ice it is recommended to brake by intermittent short-term pressing of the brake pedal.
How to properly brake on the mechanic, if the car with front-wheel drive? In this case, it is necessary to clamp the brake pedal with the right foot, and at the same time release and squeeze the clutch, in parallel switching down the gears. It is very important that the descent is consistent, and you do not miss a single transmission, otherwise you can lose control over the car. And if the car has a rear-wheel drive, then it's more difficult to brake. It is also necessary to clamp the brake pedal, release and press the clutch, providing a sequence of descent. However, you still need to periodically press the gas when the gear changes - this happens after the clutch is squeezed out. Otherwise, the rear axle can lead to the side, and the driver will fly off the track. To learn to clearly and quickly perform braking "at speed", you need to train, and preferably on the execution of maneuvers. It is recommended to start with small enough speeds on empty roads. Then it is worth complicating the task to come to perfection.