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Pulling away on a hill needs well-coordinated use of the handbrake, the throttle and the clutch pedal; none of the three is secondary

Source: RVV 1990 art. 54 · checked 2026-10-23

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The book says that when pulling away on a hill you must prevent the car from 'rolling backward or afslaat'. What does 'afslaat' mean in this sentence?

  1. The engine stalls
  2. You accidentally steer in the wrong direction
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Correct answer: The engine stalls

Why learners get this wrong: When the book says you must prevent the car from 'afslaat' during a hill start, it means you must not turn in the wrong direction.

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Which controls does the book name for pulling away safely on a hill? (multiple answers possible)

  1. The handbrake
  2. Only the handbrake, the rest is secondary
  3. The throttle
  4. The clutch pedal
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Correct answer: The handbrake; The throttle; The clutch pedal

Why learners get this wrong: During a hill start it is enough to use only the handbrake well; the throttle and clutch matter less.

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Statement: the only real risk during a hill start is the car rolling back; a stalling engine is not dangerous.

  1. True
  2. False
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Correct answer: False

Why learners get this wrong: The only real risk during a hill start is the car rolling back; a stalling engine is not dangerous, just annoying at most.

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You are stopped on a steep uphill road in Apeldoorn with the handbrake on. A car is right behind you. You want to pull away. What do you do?

  1. You only watch for rolling back; if the engine stalls, you just restart
  2. You work mainly with the handbrake; throttle and clutch take care of themselves
  3. You release the handbrake only once throttle and clutch hold the car
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Correct answer: You release the handbrake only once throttle and clutch hold the car

False — you rely mainly on one control. Pulling away on a hill needs well-coordinated use of the handbrake, the throttle and the clutch pedal; none of the three is secondary

Why learners get this wrong: The only real risk during a hill start is the car rolling back; a stalling engine is not dangerous, just annoying at most.

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In a car with a manual gearbox you are waiting at a red light on an uphill bridge in Apeldoorn. The light turns green. Which controls do you coordinate to pull away?

  1. Throttle and clutch; the handbrake is there for when you park
  2. Mainly the handbrake; throttle and clutch then follow by themselves
  3. Handbrake, throttle and clutch pedal, all three together
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Correct answer: Handbrake, throttle and clutch pedal, all three together

False — you treat one control as enough. Pulling away on a hill needs well-coordinated use of the handbrake, the throttle and the clutch pedal; none of the three is secondary

Why learners get this wrong: When pulling away on a hill you only use the throttle and clutch; the handbrake is only meant for when you park the car.

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