How to Reverse on a Slope?
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Put the car in neutral, press the brake with your right foot, and start the engine. Press the clutch with your left foot, shift into reverse gear with your right hand; slowly release the brake with your right foot. Normally, the vehicle will remain stationary without rolling backward. After completely removing your right foot from the brake, gently press the accelerator while observing the rear situation, then slowly release the clutch with your left foot. When the vehicle starts to vibrate slightly, release the handbrake and maintain steady throttle.
When it comes to reversing on a slope, I was also quite intimidated by it when I first started driving. Remember to first press both the foot brake and handbrake to ensure the car doesn't roll back. Then, slowly lift the clutch with your left foot to the biting point—you'll feel the car vibrate slightly. Shift into reverse with your right hand while keeping a close eye on the rearview mirror and backup camera. Gently apply some throttle while slowly releasing the handbrake. You'll need to turn the steering wheel a bit earlier than when reversing on flat ground because the slope will make the car roll back faster. If you feel the power is insufficient, quickly give it more throttle to avoid stalling halfway up the slope. It's best to practice a few times on an empty slope until you get the hang of coordinating the clutch and throttle—then it becomes much easier.
The key to reversing on a slope is controlling the rollback. Here's what I usually do: always pull the handbrake tight before shifting into reverse, and press the clutch all the way down with your left foot. When starting to reverse, gently lift the clutch to find the semi-engagement point, wait until the car starts to vibrate, then release the handbrake while simultaneously moving your right foot from the brake to the accelerator. At this point, pay special attention to the speed of the rollback—apply the accelerator steadily, as being too aggressive can lead to loss of control. Turn the steering wheel a bit more, as the rear of the car swings faster on a slope. If there's limited space behind, you can lightly apply the brake to control the reversing speed, but never slam on it, as this can easily stall the engine. If you're really unsure, turn on the hazard lights and take it slow.
