Can You Release the Clutch After Starting on a Slope?

[VanCole]

When starting on an uphill slope, you cannot fully release the clutch. Specific precautions are as follows: Driving Posture: Maintain the correct driving posture, pay attention to various traffic conditions on the road ahead, and do not look down. Clutch Pedal: Do not immediately release the clutch pedal; instead, first apply the throttle and then release the clutch. This is because the resistance of the car on an uphill slope is greater, requiring more power to start. Braking Timing: The key point is to master the timing of releasing the handbrake. If released too early, the vehicle may roll backward; if released too late, it may cause the engine to stall. The optimal timing is when the clutch pedal is lifted to the semi-engaged position and the engine sound changes, then release immediately.