What gear should be used when waiting at a traffic light on a slope?

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LaLevi
07/29/25 6:30pm
When waiting at a traffic light on a slope, shift to neutral and engage the handbrake. Below are some tips for starting after waiting at a traffic light: Manual transmission starting tips: Judge based on speed. If the speed is above 30 mph, simply press the brake and adjust the pressure as needed. Press the clutch when the speed is below 30 mph. Otherwise, the engine may stall due to gear disengagement. If you are the first car and want a quicker start, shift into first gear, press the clutch, and apply the foot brake when the countdown is less than 10 seconds. Start quickly when the light turns green. Automatic transmission starting tips: The gear to use when waiting at a traffic light depends on the waiting time. If it's less than 30 seconds, simply press the brake and stay in D (Drive) mode. If it's more than 30 seconds, shifting into N (Neutral) is a more reasonable choice. On a slope, engage the handbrake to avoid fatigue from pressing the brake for too long and to prevent the brake lights from dazzling the car behind you.
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