Which Gear Should Be Used for Climbing Hills in a Car?

[McZoe]

For climbing hills in a car, use 2nd or 3rd gear. The method to prevent rolling back during a hill start is as follows: 1. Shift to neutral and firmly engage the handbrake to ensure the vehicle does not roll back; 2. Press the clutch pedal fully with your left foot, shift to 1st gear, and hold the handbrake with your right hand; 3. Gradually release the clutch pedal with your left foot until reaching the semi-engaged (half-clutch) position. When the vehicle starts to vibrate and shows a tendency to move forward, maintain this position without further lifting the clutch pedal to prevent stalling. Slowly press the accelerator pedal with your right foot. When the vehicle begins to move forward, completely release the handbrake with your right hand; 4. Continue pressing the accelerator with your right foot to accelerate and climb the hill. During the starting process, avoid prolonged acceleration in the semi-engaged state. Once the vehicle is propelled by the accelerator and does not roll back, release the clutch pedal and press the accelerator to start moving.