If you have a manual transmission, when should you push the clutch in when stopping?

When the engine is close to idle speed.. Section 2.3: Do not push the clutch in until the engine rpm is down close to idle. This keeps the

If you have a manual transmission, when should you push the clutch in when stopping?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Immediately." is not correct. Do not push the clutch in until the engine rpm is down close to idle. This keeps the engine connected to the wheels to help slow the vehicle.
  • B. Correct. Do not push the clutch in until the engine rpm is down close to idle. This keeps the engine connected to the wheels to help slow the vehicle.
  • C. Incorrect. "Never." is not correct. Do not push the clutch in until the engine rpm is down close to idle. This keeps the engine connected to the wheels to help slow the vehicle.
  • D. Incorrect. "While braking hard." is not correct. Do not push the clutch in until the engine rpm is down close to idle. This keeps the engine connected to the wheels to help slow the vehicle.