Is it okay to only press the brake without touching the clutch during the uphill section of Subject 2?

[Phyllis]

During the driving test, when performing a hill start and stopping by pressing the brake, you should also press the clutch. The role of the clutch is to cut off the engine's power when shifting gears or stopping. If the clutch is not pressed in time as the car is about to stop, maintaining the connection between the engine and the vehicle speed, the engine will stall due to excessively low RPM. Therefore, pressing the clutch all the way down when stopping can prevent the engine from stalling. Precautions for hill start and stopping: Before ascending the hill, straighten the direction in the shortest time possible. When going uphill, turn on the right turn signal and move closer to the right side of the area, ensuring the right side of the car is 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 centimeters, and the car must not touch the solid line. Pay attention to the coordinated use of the clutch, accelerator pedal, and parking brake lever (handbrake lever), as well as the timing of releasing the parking brake lever (handbrake lever). Hill start techniques: After the test begins, shift to first gear, release the handbrake, and gently release the clutch. Once the vehicle is stable, proceed up the slope, staying as close as possible to the side line within 30 centimeters. Try to control the clutch to keep the vehicle speed as slow as possible. For the stopping point, use a reference object aligned with a marker to ensure the front of the car is aligned with the marker, thus achieving accurate positioning. Once positioned correctly, pull the handbrake firmly and then pull it a couple more times to ensure it is tightly secured. Then, slowly release the brake with your right foot. If you feel the car will not roll backward, it means the handbrake is secure, and you can move your right foot to the accelerator. Starting the vehicle after stopping is crucial—remember not to panic and proceed step by step. First, hold the handbrake switch, then lightly press the accelerator. Watch the dashboard; when the engine RPM reaches around 3000, hold the accelerator steady. Then, slowly release the clutch while paying close attention to the movement of the car’s front and listening to the engine sound. When the clutch is released to a certain point where the car’s front starts to lift but cannot move forward, the engine RPM will gradually drop, and the sound will become quieter, indicating the engine is about to stall. At this point, press the accelerator a bit harder, watching the dashboard until the engine RPM exceeds 2000, then gently release the handbrake. It’s okay if the clutch is not fully released yet—the car will slowly ascend the slope. Once the handbrake is fully released, also release the clutch. Maintaining the same accelerator pressure as during the start will ensure a 100% successful uphill climb without stalling or rolling back.