Perfect hill start? (1 Viewer)

[izzy90]

So those that have passed the drivers test and had to do a hill start, how did u do tat? my cars an automatic
i have family members telling me one thing and driving instructor telling me another >_< so i'm confused.
by the way, is there a greater chance of doing a hill start in the driving chance or are there particular maneouvres that mostly selected? i know depends on location but im still curious

 

[Mature Lamb]

Listen to your instructor. Most likely he knows his shit.

 

[izzy90]

Listen to your instructor. Most likely he knows his shit.

my instructor has hopeless english grrr.

 

[PaterzAttack]

ML is right, listen to your instructor. they are most up to date with road rules and how to drive properly and also know what is required in the test.

a hill start in your Ps test requires you to use your hand brake
so while you're on your Ls get into the habit of using it

my instructor has hopeless english grrr.

if that's a major problem for you, get a new instructor

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Never did one for the test, but the way you do one is:While stopped on a hill (clutch full in, right foot on the brakes).- Pull the handbrake up so the car won't roll backwards.- Apply enough revs to take off (you may need a little more than usual as you'll be taking off up-hill).- Take your (right) foot off the brakes.- Slowly let the clutch out while holding the revs steady.- You'll feel the clutch "grip" like you usually do - at this point let the handbrake down SLOWLY and smoothly.- Adjust the revs accordingly as you gradually let the clutch out completely.The only way to get it 'perfect' is by practising the fluid movements. Remember while first starting, do them slowly so you can feel what the car's doing.

 

[izzy90]

Never did one for the test, but the way you do one is:While stopped on a hill (clutch full in, right foot on the brakes).- Pull the handbrake up so the car won't roll backwards.- Apply enough revs to take off (you may need a little more than usual as you'll be taking off up-hill).- Take your (right) foot off the brakes.- Slowly let the clutch out while holding the revs steady.- You'll feel the clutch "grip" like you usually do - at this point let the handbrake down SLOWLY and smoothly.- Adjust the revs accordingly as you gradually let the clutch out completely.The only way to get it 'perfect' is by practising the fluid movements. Remember while first starting, do them slowly so you can feel what the car's doing.

great thanks

 

[kaz1]

should be a cinch with an auto, just use the handbrake and you're allowed to roll a bit as well and there was no hill start in my driving exam

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Because I can't do it, imagine that my last comment was formatted properly.

BoS screwed it up and won't let me fix it lol.

 

[ClockworkSoldier]

Plus, didn't read the Auto part.

Yeah, do exactly as I wrote, but ignore the clutch.

Just handbrake, accelerate as soon as you take your foot off the brake and let the handbrake out slowly.

Easy.

 

[PaterzAttack]

should be a cinch with an auto, just use the handbrake and you're allowed to roll a bit as well and there was no hill start in my driving exam

lol a guy in my year failed his Ps test because he rolled back

IN AN AUTO

 

[OzKo]

Pretty much the above.

Make sure the force applied to accelerator is just enough to keep the car stationary. Obviously if you overdo it, you'll end up in the car in front.

 

[kfnmpah]

wtf.... in an auto? just pull up the handbrake, accelerate slightly while slowly lowering the handbrake. when you feel the car start to want to go forward, slower the handbrake all the way down but don't really increase acceleration just keep it at an equilibrium when the handbrake is 99% down start accelerating and off you go

fuck so easy in an auto. if your car is not 100000 years old you pretty much won't roll back.

 

[kfnmpah]

gotta love those accidental learner burnouts on a slight incline in the wet. makes me lol every time.

 

[Arcorn]

In an auto, you don't even need the handbrake. Just keep your foot on the brake, take it out of park and switch to the accelerator. Bam, you're off. Seriously, half of the auto's I've been in the handbrake does nothing, including mine.

But basically in a manual using the handbrake is vital.

 

[SnowFox]

Front brake.
Neutral.
Kill Switch
Ignition.
Downshift.
BackBrake.
Let go of FB.
Find friction point.
WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL Spin.

 

[OzKo]

In an auto, you don't even need the handbrake. Just keep your foot on the brake, take it out of park and switch to the accelerator. Bam, you're off. Seriously, half of the auto's I've been in the handbrake does nothing, including mine.

But basically in a manual using the handbrake is vital.

Of course this is an option, but it goes against the mantra that only one foot should be used in an auto. Using a handbrake is simply a more safer option.

 

[Arcorn]

Of course this is an option, but it goes against the mantra that only one foot should be used in an auto. Using a handbrake is simply a more safer option.

I only ever use one foot. It's called not being retarded.

 

[OzKo]

I only ever use one foot. It's called not being retarded.

It's a valid argument, but a lot of learners tend to be quite nervy when they try new things. By all means do it when you feel confident driving, but I would never recommend that practice to learners.

 

[Arcorn]

It's a valid argument, but a lot of learners tend to be quite nervy when they try new things. By all means do it when you feel confident driving, but I would never recommend that practice to learners.

I dunno, I guess I grew up driving around on my property so it wasn't a big thing. But you'd have to be pretty retarded to fail at a hill start in an auto.