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Terry Cook:
Foreign Terry Cook and you are listening to the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast, the show that helps you become a better ADI in under two minutes.
Terry Cook:
And this show is part of the Instructor Podcast Network.
Terry Cook:
Find out more atthe Instructor podcast.com today is tip number 47 and I want to talk to you about Hill Hold Assistance.
Terry Cook:
Now, if you're not aware, Hill Hold Assist is where the car locks and won't move for two to three seconds when setting off uphill, specifically when using the foot brake instead of the handbrake.
Terry Cook:
Now it's becoming more and more common in new cars and can cause learners some problems.
Terry Cook:
Now, while using the handbrake deactivates a Hill hold assist, there are times when the handbrake isn't appropriate, so the other way to deactivate is simply to add gas.
Terry Cook:
As instructors, we all know there are some students who want to rush when the car in front starts moving or the lights change, or others who battle the fear of the driver behind.
Terry Cook:
Well, Hill Hold Assist can make setting off even trickier when they want to move, but the car stays still.
Terry Cook:
One way I found to help is by literally referring to as Hill Hold Assist, emphasizing the hold rather than just hill assist.
Terry Cook:
It helps them remember that they will hold in position, thus removing the surprise when they don't immediately set off.
Terry Cook:
So hope you found this tip useful.
Terry Cook:
And for more advice on becoming a better ADI hit, subscribe and join me Mondays on the One Minute Driving Instructor Tips Podcast.
Terry Cook:
To find out more, head to theinstructorpodcast.com but for now, safe travels.
