Is it necessary to turn on the left turn signal when starting on an uphill slope?

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LucilleRose
07/30/25 2:41am
Yes, it is necessary to turn on the left turn signal. Tips for starting on an uphill slope: After the car is parked and stabilized, firmly pull the handbrake, shift the gear directly to first gear without releasing the clutch, pull the handbrake backward, and press the handbrake button. Be careful not to release the handbrake; it should be pulled backward. Once all preparations for starting are completed, release the foot brake with your right foot, return the throttle, and then appropriately press the accelerator with your right foot to maintain a certain engine speed. Lift the clutch pedal with your left foot, first quickly to near the semi-engaged position, then slowly lift the clutch pedal while paying attention to changes in the engine sound. When the engine sound becomes muffled and the speed drops, quickly stop and hold your left foot still while pressing the accelerator again with your right foot to ensure sufficient power for a smooth start. Slowly release the handbrake. When the car starts to move forward, keep the clutch pedal still to ensure a smooth start, then slowly lift the clutch pedal until it is fully engaged. Press the accelerator twice: after the first press, lift the clutch while listening for changes in the engine sound. Stopping your left foot when there is a change is key, and pressing the accelerator again ensures a smooth start. Slowly releasing the handbrake and stabilizing your left foot are crucial for a smooth start. Structure and principle of the turn signal: Resistor-type turn signals can be further divided into thermal filament type (electrothermal) and vane type (bounce type). Electronic types can be divided into hybrid type (with contact-type relays and electronic components) and fully electronic type (without relays). For example, the bounce-type flasher uses the principle of thermal expansion and contraction as the driving force to make the spring plate produce sudden movements, thereby connecting and disconnecting the contacts to achieve light flashing.
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