Can You Apply the Brakes When Starting on a Slope and Going Downhill?

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You can apply the brakes when starting on a slope and going downhill. Here is some information about slope starting: 1. Slope Starting: Refers to the process of starting a car on a slope with a certain angle. 2. Purpose: It is a fundamental skill that new drivers must master and is a required part of the driving test (Subject 2). Starting a car on a slope is not difficult; as long as you correctly grasp the operational essentials and pay attention to a few key points, you can start smoothly. 1. Common Issues: From the perspective of failed slope starts, there are mainly two scenarios: stalling the engine or rolling backward after starting. 2. Causes: There are three main reasons: insufficient throttle input, improper timing of releasing the handbrake, and poor coordination between the throttle and clutch.