that handbrake start is utterly useles
In my native country that was a requirement for the driving test.
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mlg@lemmy.world 3 days ago
Lol that handbrake start is utterly useless if you live anywhere that’s actually hilly all over.
You’ve got to learn the proper clutchwork from the very start or you’ll be taking years on every hill.
Unless you’re starting from a cold start on a hill without ABS, I guess it could a safety precaution.
lunarul@lemmy.world 3 days ago
0ops@lemm.ee 3 days ago
Yeah, I’ve heard tons of tricks over the years.
Just be fast. That’s the trick, practice and you’ll get fast at applying just the right amount of clutch in an instant.
mattreb@feddit.it 3 days ago
I’m curious, how do u do it? I mean you need a foot on gas and one clutch to start, how do you keep your car still without handbrake (other than just being quick after moving away from the brake)?
NielsBohron@lemmy.world 3 days ago
I live in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and regularly drove my standard transmission in San Francisco (one of the hilliest cities in North America), and used my hand brake all the time to maintain my position while I engaged the transmission. I’m not really sure what you’re on about…
CascadianGiraffe@lemmy.world 2 days ago
As a manual driver living in Seattle and driving a large truck, I can say it’s totally unnecessary if you have the right skills. The handbrake start is a handicap unless you’re Dr ving a vehicle with a worn out clutch.