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Originally Posted by mdm
So please remind us why do you think that using handbrake to assist some hill starts is not ok. Because I can't recall you giving a single sensible reason (it wasn't available before 1960 is not sensible). It's not really a debate if you present no arguments.
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It is ok to do, just not necessary.
The handbrake thing was simply my curiosity because there are still vehicles (manual passenger trucks spring to mind) with NO handbrake so this technique couldn't be used, period. I also stated it had to be a fairly new technique.... I don't think handbrakes were common in vehicles until at least the 70's.
It isn't taught in any formal drivers training in the US (although manual is hardly taught anymore.) Also, I'm pretty sure if you took a CDL test and used your airbrakes on a hill, they would fail you. It wasn't allowed when I got taught anyways. Maybe that has changed?