What is the best way to do the following things on a manual transmission car?

Question

Can you please rank the following, from best to worst, in their respective situations:

1) Stopped at a red light:

a) press in clutch, shift to neutral, release clutch

b) press clutch and brake at same time, leaving it in first gear.

2) Slowing down:

a) shift from gear to neutral and coast

b) downshift gradually

c) ride the clutch

3) Sitting in traffic:

a) keep car in first gear

b) keep car in neutral when stopped.

Thanks,

Steve

Answer 1

My best to worst

1 a, b

2 a,b, c (it really depends on the available distance and initial speed)

3 b,a

Answer 2

1A

#2B

#3B