Rolling back on a hill start
Usually Grade 2 — more seriousLetting the car roll back on a hill — even a little — is marked under the hill start and handbrake.
✕ The fault
Handbrake off before the biting point…
✓ The right way
Gas set, biting point held, observations done.
How to get it right
- 1Set more gas than on the flat.
- 2Find the biting point and hold it — feel the car pull against the handbrake.
- 3Check mirrors and blind spot.
- 4Release the handbrake as you add a little more gas.