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How can I keep my car from rolling backwards when starting on a hill?


Even vehicles equipped with hill assist feature may roll slightly if stopped on a gradual incline when you release the brake pedal. On steeper grades the hill assist feature does not necessarily give a beginner the time they need to set up the clutch and gas pedals to prevent rolling.

However, you can hold your vehicle momentarily on slight grades by releasing the clutch to the friction point before you release the brake pedal, giving you a temporary hold until you can rev the engine slightly. Once the engine is revving and the car is balanced in a stationary position, you can control the speed by modulating the clutch until you build enough speed to release it.

On steeper grades use the parking brake to secure the vehicle in position until you can momentarily hold the car still with the clutch and gas pedals. Release the handbrake, and you’re ready to go.

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Carlos Tomas

Carlos Tomas is President and Founder of Shifters, Canada's first manual transmission driving school. He has taught standard-shift with Young Drivers of Canada, worked with disabled drivers, and even instructed instructors. 

Known for his extreme patience, Carlos helps you how understand the clutch, gets you up-to-speed (all puns intended) quickly, and inspires, with  and an unmatched comfort level that puts you at ease from the start.

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