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AutoHold in driving test

  • 14-02-2017 01:48PM
    #1
    sunburnt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭


    Hi all

    I am just wondering if I am allowed to use the Auto Hold function in my driving test? I will be driving a new car which has this feature....

    any feedback is much appreciated

    Thanks
    Sunburnt


Comments

  • #2
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    My driving school car has it.....there are no issues with it for the test.


  • #3
    sunburnt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭sunburnt


    Perfect, thank you.

    I am still trying to get used to the Auto Hold feature (as I am more used to using the manual handbrake). I am finding it difficult to do a hill start without the car rolling back as it is difficult to find the biting point on the car because as soon as I lift the clutch slightly, it disengages the autohold and I don't have time to find the right amount of revs to drive the car forward.

    any tips?


  • #4
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 33,261 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Are you sure the autohold is actually on? :confused:

    On mine it holds for 2-3 seconds before disengaging - more than enough time to find the bite.

    If you're rolling back as soon as the clutch comes up then it sounds like it's not switched on.


  • #5
    sunburnt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭sunburnt


    Yeah, it is switched on. When I used the Manual Handbrake, I would find the biting point and release the handbrake and the car moves on. In the new car, the car will hold until I start trying to find the biting point and then it just rolls back if I don't give it enough throttle which can be quite nerve-wrecking!


  • #6
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    sunburnt wrote: »
    Yeah, it is switched on. When I used the Manual Handbrake, I would find the biting point and release the handbrake and the car moves on. In the new car, the car will hold until I start trying to find the biting point and then it just rolls back if I don't give it enough throttle which can be quite nerve-wrecking!

    That's not auto hold. That's an electronic handbrake.
    You have to ensure your clutch is up sufficiently then give it power (gas) to disengage the handbrake.


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