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QuestionWhat gear should I use when driving uphill?Ibrahim Onerli is a Driving Instructor and the Manager of Revolution Driving School in New York City. His mission is to make the world a better place by teaching safe driving. Ibrahim trains and manages a team of over eight driving instructors. He specializes in teaching defensive driving and stick shift driving.If you're using an automatic car, use D (or D1 if your car has multiple options). For a manual car, you would use gear 1.
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QuestionHow can I prevent rolling back on a hill in an automatic car?Ibrahim Onerli is a Driving Instructor and the Manager of Revolution Driving School in New York City. His mission is to make the world a better place by teaching safe driving. Ibrahim trains and manages a team of over eight driving instructors. He specializes in teaching defensive driving and stick shift driving.Fortunately, automatic transmission cars don't easily roll back. If they do, it's usually only a little bit. However, you can use the handbrake for extra security.
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QuestionCan I use method 3 with a petrol car?Community AnswerYes you can. Method 3 is the best and easiest, but needs practice to feel the car vibrations under high volume music. Your shoes also matter.
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QuestionEvery time I stop, before I go, the car will jerk or stall. What can I do?Community AnswerRemember to hold the clutch all the way in while braking to stop completely.
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QuestionWhich is used first: the hand brake or neutral gear?Community AnswerThe hand brake.
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QuestionIn Method 3, Step 3, where it says to press on the accelerator and slowly release the clutch, does that mean to put the accelerator pedal right to the floor?Community AnswerNo. Press it more than you would when starting off on a flat surface. If the hill is steeper or there is more load in the car, you may need to press it more. Generally around 2,000 to 3,000 RPM on the tachometer is good.
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QuestionHow do I do a hill start without using a handbrake?Community AnswerThis is possible, but more risky. You now rely on the clutch to act as the handbrake. This means that timing clutch throttle and brake gets critical or you probably run downhill. The only way to master this is to practice in a safe location. Note that your clutch does not 'like' this solution. It will wear out more quickly. Fitting a new clutch is a lot more expensive than fitting new brake pads!
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