Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First for the Hill Start in Subject 2?
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When stopping, you should always press the clutch first and then the brake to avoid stalling the engine. Below is relevant information about hill starts: 1. Precautions for hill starts: However, pressing the clutch and brake separately in a hill start is too time-consuming. As you approach the slope, find the right spot, press both the clutch and brake simultaneously to stop, then slowly release the clutch. Make sure to release it gradually. When you notice significant shaking of the vehicle, keep the clutch steady and slowly release the brake to start the car. Once the car is fully moving, release the clutch completely. A successful hill start means you can proceed to the next task. 2. Other basic test items in Subject 2: Hill start and stop, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, speed-limited passage through a narrow gate, navigating continuous obstacles, shifting gears within 100 meters, and driving on undulating roads.
The hill start is the highlight of Subject 2 in the driving test. When I was practicing, I stalled three times on the slope before mastering the trick. The basics are to press both the clutch with your left foot and the brake with your right foot all the way down after coming to a complete stop. When starting, you must first release the clutch slowly to find that semi-engaged point—the car body will slightly vibrate, and the dashboard needle will also shake. At this moment, hold the clutch steady without moving, quickly release the brake with your right foot, and the car won’t roll backward. Then gently press the accelerator to give some power while continuing to slowly release the clutch, and the car will steadily climb the slope. Remember, if you release the brake first, the car will definitely roll back, resulting in an immediate fail. Practice a few more times, and muscle memory will take over.
