Should You Shift to Neutral When Starting on a Slope?
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Starting on a slope requires shifting to neutral. Steps for stopping at a designated point on an uphill slope: Upon hearing the instruction "stop at the designated point on the uphill slope," turn on the right turn signal and steer the vehicle toward the right side of the road. As you approach the roadside, slightly turn the steering wheel to the left, then quickly straighten it to the right to align the right side of the vehicle parallel to the roadside, maintaining a distance within 50 cm (using the white line of the parking spot ahead as a reference, do not cross the white line). Press the clutch and slowly approach the stopping point. When the midpoint of the right fender aligns with the parking sign, press the brake, stop the car, and pull the handbrake (until you hear two clicks). Turn off the turn signal. Before starting, shift to 1st gear, turn on the left turn signal, and honk the horn once. Slowly release the clutch while holding the handbrake lever, ready to start at any moment. When you feel the car shaking or hear gear engagement sounds, release the handbrake, and the car will move forward. Method for starting on a slope: The key to starting on a slope is clutch control. Use the centerline of the car hood as a marker to align the vehicle parallel to the lane lines on both sides. Use the lower right corner of the windshield and the marker pole on the right side of the solid line on the slope as two main reference points. When driving up the slope, look through the windshield. When the distance between the marker pole and the lower right corner of the windshield is 25 to 30 cm, brake and then pull the handbrake. Taller drivers should have a shorter distance, no less than 25 cm. When starting on the slope, press the clutch and shift to 1st gear. Slowly release the clutch—releasing it too quickly may cause the car to stall. When you feel the car shaking the most, keep the clutch position steady, release the handbrake, and the car will start moving. Practice is needed to gauge the shaking amplitude, as insufficient shaking may cause the car to roll backward.
