What Gear to Use When Parking on a Slope?

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Faith
07/30/25 6:57am
For automatic transmission vehicles, shift to P (Park). For manual transmission vehicles, generally shift to neutral. In specific situations, shift to R (Reverse) when the front of the car is facing downhill, and shift to 1st gear when the front is facing uphill. When parking on a slope, it's best to engage the parking brake simultaneously. If the front of the car is facing uphill, shift to a forward gear; if facing downhill, shift to reverse. The specific steps are as follows: 1. Upon hearing the 'slope parking' instruction, immediately turn on the right turn signal and steer the car towards the right side of the area. 2. As you approach the roadside, slightly turn the steering wheel to the left, then quickly straighten it to the right, ensuring the right side of the car is parallel to the roadside and within 50 cm. 3. Press the clutch, slowly approach the parking spot, and when the small rearview mirror on the right side aligns with the parking sign, press the foot brake, stop, engage the parking brake, and turn off the turn signal. 4. Before starting, shift to 1st gear, turn on the left turn signal, and honk the horn once. 5. Slowly release the clutch while holding the parking brake lever, ready to start. When you feel the car body vibrate or hear gear engagement sounds, release the parking brake, and the car will move forward.
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