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Old 04-15-2009, 03:04 PM   #1
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I guess everybody knows the old trick of setting the parking brake if you're stopped on a slope to keep from rolling backward, then letting it off as you start to let the clutch out? When you get used to it, you don't need the parking brake anymore.
yeah ive been trying to utilize that trick. It helps, but i stalled out once when i didnt release it fast enough >.> haha


I just have one irritation when driving. When on a minor incline (not needing to use the handbrake trick) and someone pulls right up to my rear bumper...how am i supposed to engage and not roll back into the car behind me ?? its annoying sometimes... and every time someone does it...its usually some girl with huge sunglasses on and usually on the phone .
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Old 04-15-2009, 03:15 PM   #2
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I just have one irritation when driving. When on a minor incline (not needing to use the handbrake trick) and someone pulls right up to my rear bumper...how am i supposed to engage and not roll back into the car behind me ?? its annoying sometimes... and every time someone does it...its usually some girl with huge sunglasses on and usually on the phone .
Keep using the e-brake. Most drivers have no clue and won't give you any room to roll back. I'd rather use the e-brake than get into a minor collision and see my insurance rates go up.
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Old 04-15-2009, 03:20 PM   #3
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Keep using the e-brake. Most drivers have no clue and won't give you any room to roll back. I'd rather use the e-brake than get into a minor collision and see my insurance rates go up.
hah...yeah i guess its something ill have to get used to =(. Thanks for the compliments on the truck! Thing was my life...but im starting to like the yaris a lot more.
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Old 04-15-2009, 03:48 PM   #4
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hah...yeah i guess its something ill have to get used to =(. Thanks for the compliments on the truck! Thing was my life...but im starting to like the yaris a lot more.
They have different purposes. Truck doesn't make any sense as a daily driver unless you're a contractor maybe. On the other hand, I wouldn't want to be hauling a horse trailer or anything like that with my little Yaris

2 completely different vehicles!

Keep using that e-brake uphill until you feel more confident, it's better than riding the clutch I think.

See other threads on this forum about the clutch. You're not alone
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I just have one irritation when driving. When on a minor incline (not needing to use the handbrake trick) and someone pulls right up to my rear bumper...how am i supposed to engage and not roll back into the car behind me ?? its annoying sometimes... and every time someone does it...its usually some girl with huge sunglasses on and usually on the phone .
I usually let my car roll back when I see someone coming up behind in that situation. When they see you roll, they stop shorter, usually. I have never had it make things worse. Yet...
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