Incline Start (Hill Start)

The examiner shall instruct the applicant:

(a) to stop where indicated (behind the stop line) without allowing the vehicle to move backwards,

(b) to move off from a stationery position without rolling back, and

Incline Start - Manual Transmission

1. Stop where indicated without allowing the vehicle to move backwards.

2. Apply parking brake.

3. Select neutral.

4. Check rear-view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot, if applicable.

5. Signal intention, if applicable.

6. Select gear.

7. Obtain clutch control.

8. Observe

9. Release parking brake.

10. Move off without rolling back.

11. Cancel signal, if applicable.

Note A:

If the vehicle is equipped with a foot operated parking brake, the sequence shall be to select neutral with the service brake depressed and then to apply the parking brake.

Note B:

Should the applicant spin the wheels when moving off, he/she shall be penalized for:

INCLINE START

(1) Move ...................................................

Note C:

Only one attempt shall be permitted.

Note D:

Should the vehicle roll, a circle shall be drawn around the black block “Roll” and the test shall be discontinued.

Incline Start - Automatic Transmission

1. Stop where indicated without allowing the vehicle to move backwards.

2. Apply parking brake.

3. Check rear-view mirror(s) and appropriate blind spot, if applicable.

4. Signal intention, if applicable.

5. Observe.

6. Release parking brake.

7. Move off without rolling back.

8. Cancel signal, if applicable.