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Should You Press the Clutch or Brake First for the Hill Start in Subject 2?

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VonSamuel

08/30/25 5:14am

In the hill start of Subject 2, press the clutch first and then the brake. If you press the brake first, it is easy to stall the engine. If you press both at the same time without proper control, it is also prone to stalling. Therefore, pressing the clutch first and then the brake ensures the vehicle does not stall. The hill start parking test mainly examines whether the driver parks the vehicle accurately. As a learner, with lower driving skills and unfamiliarity with the test vehicle's performance, pressing the brake first can easily cause the engine to stall, and pressing both simultaneously without proper control can also lead to stalling. Methods to avoid rolling back during the hill start in Subject 2: When controlling the brake, slowly release the foot brake. If you notice the car rolling back, immediately press the brake again, then slightly lift the clutch pedal, and gradually release the foot brake until the car moves forward slowly. Methods to avoid stalling during the hill start in Subject 2: Gently lift the clutch pedal. When the car body starts to vibrate, fully release the brake pedal and lightly press the accelerator pedal to move the car forward. If the car vibrates but does not move after releasing the brake pedal, and the idle speed drops rapidly, promptly press the clutch and brake pedals to prevent stalling.

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OIsabelle

09/12/25 2:24am

When I was taking the driving test for Subject 2, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that for hill starts, you should first press the clutch and then the brake. When starting on a slope, press the clutch all the way down with your left foot while gently pressing the brake with your right foot at the same time. This prevents the car from rolling back and ensures the engine doesn't stall. Finding the semi-engagement point is crucial—when you feel the steering wheel start to vibrate, slowly release the brake with your right foot. Mastering this technique makes it very stable; I scored full marks on the test thanks to this. Don't be afraid to practice multiple times during training. Once you get familiar with the car's vibration, you'll even feel the exact moment the clutch engages. Stalling is mostly caused by releasing the clutch too quickly or letting go of the brake too abruptly. The most effective way is to find a quiet slope and slowly adjust the pressure of your right foot.

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