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Malin Dixon · Jul 22nd, 2004, 07:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bodinski

The e-brake can be a big help when starting up a hill. Slowly release it whilst releasing the clutch. Then again, that kinda takes the sport out of it. Oh well..

I assume you mean the handbrake. Using the handbrake to hold the car while starting on a hill is part of the test in the UK. IIRC, any amount of roll back is a fail. For most UK drivers, using the handbrake for a hill start is done without thinking.

Jul 22nd, 2004, 07:57 AM	#15
Malin Dixon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 362 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bodinski The e-brake can be a big help when starting up a hill. Slowly release it whilst releasing the clutch. Then again, that kinda takes the sport out of it. Oh well.. I assume you mean the handbrake. Using the handbrake to hold the car while starting on a hill is part of the test in the UK. IIRC, any amount of roll back is a fail. For most UK drivers, using the handbrake for a hill start is done without thinking.