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Originally Posted by kjc2050
Hill stop:
1. When you see the caution light illuminate for the cross traffic OR you think your red light is about to change, engage your handbrake
2. Depress clutch, put gear lever in first gear
3. When you get the green light, push in the handbrake button, but keep pressure on the brakes
4. Slowly let out the clutch until you feel it begin to engage; give the engine a small amount of throttle as you do this
5. Release the handbrake as you continue to gently step on the accelerator and release the clutch
Find a spot somewhere where you can practice. You'll find it easy after several tries.
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This is great advise.
I have four kids and gave each one a car for their sixteenth birthday. All were manual transmissions. It takes some time to get comfortable with the clutch but it will come quickly. Just hang in there.
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