How to Go Uphill in Reverse With a Stick Shift
- 1). Sit in the vehicle, fasten your safety belt and then adjust the seat to a comfortable position, if necessary. The three pedals on the floor are the clutch, brake and gas pedals. The gas pedal is on the far right and the brake is in the middle. These pedals are actuated by your right foot. Work the clutch pedal on the far left with your left foot.
- 2). Depress the brake first, and then the clutch. Next, release the parking brake. If the parking brake is a pedal, release the clutch to release the parking brake, but keep your right foot on the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- 3). Start the vehicle, and then shift the transmission into reverse. On most cars, the reverse gear is at the far right of the shift gate and toward the driver. Some cars may have the reverse gear in other locations in the gear box. Look at the diagram on the shift knob if you are unfamiliar with the location of reverse in your vehicle.
- 4). Aim the vehicle with the steering wheel, and then check your mirrors to be certain nothing is behind you. You may find it easier to turn around and look through the rear window while backing up.
- 5). Ease your foot off the clutch pedal while holding the brake pedal. You will be able to feel when the engine engages the transmission. When it does, take your foot off the brake and gently press the gas pedal. If the engine has engaged the clutch, the vehicle won't roll forward. It is very important to get the feel for the reaction of the transmission. For that reason, practice doing this as often as possible in an area free of other vehicles or pedestrians until you get the hang of it.
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