I started learning driving in hilly region. One of the first thing one learns to master is controlling clutch, brakes & gas pedals. In time, stop & go in slopes becomes as easy as stop & go in plain. One of the reason I don't use handbrakes is because, I usually had to turn cars in tight confinement in slopes. Eventually it becomes a habit.
The technique is to keep the brakes depressed, press the gas gently with your heel and gently realease the chutch till you feel the drive bite (rpm will fall slightly). Now release brakes & clutch and more gas. Takes some practice, thats all. Initially it requires focus. In time its easy as changing gears while driving. Using handbrakes while turning cars is too cumbersome. The havier the car, the more skill required.
While going uphill, using handbrakes depends on how long you have to wait. Oh! yes, most old cars hardly has working handbrakes so it means learning how to control all three pedals in one smooth flow. |