Why do you lose ‘control’ over your car when you use your clutch before braking?

Question

When I am driving in my car and I have to brake for something, I always use the clutch first and then brake. From what I hear, you then have no control over your car, why is that? And why is that not the case when you first brake and then use the clutch when rpm is low enough.

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Answer 1

I was taught the same and I recall it’s more like the car is decelerating because of the engine, and when you disengage the clutch before braking the car stops decelerating. That might be perceived as acceleration if you’re not alert.

So apply the brake before disengaging the clutch and you won’t stop decelerating at any time 😉