Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First for Hill Start Parking?
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For hill start parking, both the clutch and brake need to be pressed simultaneously. The specific steps for hill start parking are as follows: 1. When climbing the hill, maintain a half-clutch state, then stabilize the clutch and steering (ensuring the right wheel does not cross the far right of the yellow line). Upon reaching the stopping point, press the clutch and brake simultaneously (the interval between pressing the clutch and brake should not exceed 2 seconds). 2. During hill start parking, it is not advisable to maintain a half-clutch state while pressing the brake. If the half-clutch state is not well controlled, pressing the brake may cause the engine to stall. This is because beginners tend to unintentionally release the clutch with their left foot when pressing the brake hard with their right foot. Therefore, it is better to press both pedals together and apply force simultaneously. 3. If the brake is pressed abruptly during hill start parking, the engine may stall due to idle speed imbalance and ineffective clutch separation. As the vehicle speed drops to zero with the braking action, the engine may "choke." Hence, it is recommended to press the clutch first and then the brake. With practice, both pedals can be pressed simultaneously.