What did/do you do when you stop in traffic on a uphill and there are cars behind you. What do you feel is the best way to get out of this situation.

 

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e-brake. When you're ready to proceed, let out the clutch and when it starts to grab, release the e-brake.

 

+1!! I was just about to type that. lol

 

sounds good. thanks.

anyone else have different way?

 

Assuming you are driving MT and depending on the steepness of the hill, you have a couple of options:

1. Be really good with the gas and clutch and start off with minimal roll backward.

2. use the parking brake to hold your position to allow you to let off the brake padal to use the clutch and let off it as you begin to engage and move forward.

*edit... damn, 4 people replied just as I was typing that! I need to learn to type faster...

 

If you're good with manual, you should have no problems.

But by asking this question, seems that you are not that familiar with manual yet. So my recommendation for the next time you are in this situation:

1. Turn VDC/TCS off
2. Clutch In
3. Push into 1st
4. When light turns green, floor the gas and let off clutch.


*edit... damn, 5 people replied just as I was typing that! I need to learn to type faster...

 

learning how to ride manuel?


i saw some one type that here before and i literally choked on my drink.

 

What happens when rev really high and let out the clutch? ive never done it before.

 

this is what happens ---->

also, please refrain from asking ignorant questions.

 

u spin ur tires and might hit the car in front. i hate hills also my grauge is a hill.
i make distance with car in front and then go. i release clutch and press on harder

 

Take a good driver training course.

 

Probably the most difficult task for new manual drivers is starting on a hill. One thing that you can do is get out of the car, walk to the driver behind and ask

If you would like the front of your flucking car smashed stay right there.

 

I hate those fat stupid old bltches who tailgate your @ss when your on a hill and you're real close to rolling into them...I just get out the car and shoot the motherf uckers.

 

Have car in 1st gear

Take right foot off of brake

Place right foot on gas

Apply gas.

Release Clutch with left foot.

Drive forward.

If your not sure drag the clutch so you don't stall.

If you feel more secure using e-brake while learning, do so.

And quit gripping about others behind you. Its your job to learn to drive your car; not theirs.

 

Simple, don't stop just go right through!

 

I just drive. I don't have that problem, although I do remember how scary it is when think that you might stall and make an idiot out of your self, or just roll into the car behind. Just practice if you really want it down. Other then that just use the E-brake method for now.

 

I learned manual on a 26,000 pound International flatbed tow truck. The first hill start I ever came to, some idiot pulled up about a foot from the back tow bar...idiot. Lucky for him, i was able to move foward after rolling back 11 1/2 inches.

I would suggest just practicing hill starts sometime. Once you get a feel for your car, and get the hang of it, you'll be good.