OK but a screw is better......simple ..right? Yes and as always, it depends. Something so common so simple as to be invisible and un noticed but screws and drivers really do deserve a little thought and attention.
https://knowledge.axminster.co.uk/screwdriver-bits/Pilot holes and some lube are good things when you will attach workpieces with screws, but don't predrill anything just drill the holes
Obviously the article is written with power driving screws but hand driven screws share the same information.