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Originally Posted by enc0re
Your method is just as correct. Most people just don't want to dance back and forth between the gas and brake while slowing down like that. But if you're willing to do it, go for it.
In Germany, for drivers ed/test, you either have to use my rookie method (downshift all the way first, then brake) or yours (alternate between braking and downshift). Finally, what most brand new drivers do is of course downshift while braking and simply feathering out the clutch to let it out. Not so good for clutch wear, but we all had to learn at some point. What you're not allowed to do is push the clutch in and gradually brake until you've come to a full stop.
The rule of thumb is that your clutch should never be in for more than 1 sec. If it is, you're doing something wrong.
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I was not taught based on that rule, and I think that was the difference. I was told to hold the clutch or shift to neutral to save the wear on clutch. I learned something new today. Thanks.