What do you do when your car stops on slope?

When you stop, whether on an incline or on the flat, step in on the clutch pedal with your left foot all the way down and step on the brake pedal with your right foot to stop. As you slow down, shift down into the appropriate gear for your current speed; finally in to first gear as you come to a full stop.

Why does my automatic car roll back on a hill?

Yes, a car with an automatic transmission will roll back on a hill if the throttle isn’t engaged to add power to counter the pull of gravity. Normally not an issue as most folks come off of the brake and add throttle quickly enough so rollback is minimal.

What to do when stuck in traffic with passengers?

If you’re stuck in traffic with passengers, kill time by playing some games. You might consider a game of “I Spy” to pass the time before traffic starts moving again. While it’s not always possible to avoid a traffic jam, there are some steps you can take to reduce your chances of being caught in traffic.

Why do traffic jams happen?

In some cases, a traffic jam may occur in the same stretch of road at the same time every day (known as rush hour). This happens when there are simply too many cars on the road at the same time, most often during the week when people are heading to work in the mornings and back home from work in the evenings.

What are the most common parking lot accidents when reversing?

The most common parking lot accidents when reversing are listed below. This one is usually a no-brainer. The parked car is not moving. The driver is moving. The driver that backs up into a parked car is most often at fault because that driver should have been able to see the parked car and avoid hitting it.

How do you put a car in first gear without breaking?

Keep your right foot on the brake pedal. Now when it’s time to go, depress the clutch pedal with your left foot and shift into first gear. Gently release the clutch pedal until you feel the car start to pull and the engine lug down.