Oops, i hit a motorcyclist today.

[Pyrothrillah]

I drive a standard in my work truck, but I never roll back, you can spread your feet out to the brake or just hold the emergency brake when taking off.

 

[philbar71]

i hadent thought about using the e-brake.

 

[Pyrothrillah]

Yeah it takes some practice, but saves hitting those idiots that like to inch up to you. I have insurance on my vehicles, but insurance inquiries take so much time and effort, I just rather not be hit.

 

[Druid]

I remember when I was still on my temps, I was driving my dads old car that stalls a lot, and it did it on a hill when I stopped for a light. I took my foot off the break and went to the gas, and I just rolled backward into some dude. I didn't drive that car after that. I didn't do any damage, so the police and insurance companies didn't get involved. I sure would have been hella ****ed though if that incident would have delayed me getting my license by six months or caused my insurance to skyrocket after I got my license.

Anyway, lucky you.

 

[GreenMachine]

I used to seasonally drive for UPS where it was common practice and i'm sure still is to use teh E-Brake any time the pavent isnt perfectly flat where it's possible to potentially roll back. They replace a lot of e-Brakes! But thats better than replacing bumpers and engine blocks of whoever's behind!