Can You Only Use the Brake Without the Clutch for Hill Start?
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Hill start cannot be performed by only using the brake without the clutch. Function of the clutch: The clutch is used to disconnect the engine's power when shifting gears or stopping. If the clutch is not pressed in time when the car is about to stop, keeping the engine connected to the vehicle speed, the engine will stall due to excessively low RPM. Therefore, pressing the clutch pedal all the way down when stopping can prevent the engine from stalling. Precautions for hill start: Before ascending the slope, adjust the direction in the shortest time possible. When going uphill, turn on the right turn signal and move close to the right side of the area, aligning the right side of the car parallel to a solid line on the right side of the road. The distance between the side of the car and this solid line should not exceed 30 cm, and the solid line must not be crossed. Pay attention to the coordination between the clutch, accelerator pedal, and parking brake lever (handbrake lever), as well as the timing of releasing the parking brake lever (handbrake lever).