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Important, Tips for Traffic Jam on Inclines

10 April 2025
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There are several things that you need to pay attention to when navigating uphill roads to prevent the car from rolling back on its own. The following tips for dealing with traffic jams on inclines should be mastered correctly if you plan to visit hilly roads. 

In addition to understanding tips for facing uphill routes during traffic jams, you should also understand every traffic sign that applies in that area. For example, on winding roads, warning signs will be displayed, including those for uphill roads. The goal is for you to prepare yourself better for certain roads.

How to Stop on an Incline Without Rolling Back

When you are driving a car on an incline and are stuck in traffic so you cannot move up immediately, it is best to operate the handbrake to replace the clutch. This handbrake is combined with the use of first or second gear depending on the steepness of the incline. 

You can slowly release the handbrake when the car can start moving uphill. While releasing the handbrake, you should also gradually release the car clutch. When using the handbrake, the gear should be shifted to neutral. If you want to move the car again, shift the gear to first gear and slowly press the gas pedal. 

Using the clutch and gas, or what is called half-clutch, can be done if the uphill road is not too congested so you do not need to stop for a long time. The way to operate the car clutch and gas is by pressing the clutch pedal while stopping the car, then hold the gas pedal until the car stops moving. When on a flyover, this technique is quite helpful to ensure that your distance from the driver in front is not too close.

When you are on an incline, also pay attention to all traffic signs around the road. The signs will help you understand the road situation. 

How to Use the Car Clutch on Inclines and in Traffic Jams

Many mistakes are made by drivers when passing through uphill roads. One common mistake is related to the use of the car clutch. When encountering an uphill route, drivers often shift their car's clutch to a hanging clutch or half-clutch position. 

Using a hanging or half-clutch can be done on an incline, but it can have side effects on the car. Shifting the clutch to a hanging position while on an incline will cause the clutch to heat up faster or even break. 

To avoid this, it is best to operate in second or first gear when on an uphill road.  When to use first or second gear depends on the incline's condition. Second gear is used when the incline is still considered "normal" or relatively gentle. Meanwhile, first gear is used when the incline is steep.

How to Reverse on an Incline

When you are on the road and see a traffic sign indicating uphill road, prepare the following steps:

  1. Activate the parking brake and press the brake firmly
  2. Turn off the engine, foot on the brake pedal
  3. Change the transmission to reverse gear
  4. Check behind for any other people, then prepare to reverse
  5. Release the parking brake and brake pedal

Driving a vehicle on uphill roads certainly presents different challenges compared to driving on flat urban roads. The tips for dealing with traffic jams on inclines above should be understood to prevent your car from rolling back uncontrollably.

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