How to quickly handle a car that stalls while going downhill.

1. Stay calm.

First and foremost, the driver needs to be aware of their current situation. Maintaining composure is crucial, because if the driver becomes flustered or panicked, their ability to handle the situation or make accurate maneuvers will be compromised. This will create a dangerous situation for other vehicles on the road, especially when traveling in challenging terrain such as winding, uneven mountain passes.

If a vehicle stalls while going downhill, all vehicle functions will temporarily cease for 30-50 seconds after the engine is switched off. Therefore, to handle the situation effectively, the driver should make a quick decision on how to resolve the problem within the time frame immediately following the incident.

2. Use both the foot brake and the handbrake.

As soon as you realize your car is stalling while going downhill, the first thing to do is try applying both the foot brake and the handbrake, using every means possible to pull the car to the side of the road.

In unexpected and urgent situations, such as encountering winding or very steep terrain, it's crucial to quickly bring the vehicle to a halt. Allowing the vehicle to roll downhill due to inertia can easily cause collisions with other vehicles.

3. Make an emergency stop if the situation is too dangerous.

In certain situations where you assess a dangerous situation, such as a steep slope, a sharp curve, and many vehicles around, shift to a lower gear. This action may damage the transmission, but stopping the vehicle to avoid a chain collision is still the best option.

If the situation is beyond their ability to handle or is beyond their capabilities, the driver can choose an open area and quickly steer the vehicle to the side of the road to make an emergency stop.

4. Engine quick start technique

When driving on a moderately steep or not-too-winding road, it's not always necessary to make an emergency stop. You can apply the brakes gradually, control your speed, and use inertia to bring the vehicle to a halt.

Utilizing the car's momentum can help you restart the engine without stopping. Using the car's momentum, press the brake pedal firmly, shift the gear lever to the neutral (N) position, and then restart the engine. This requires quick and decisive action to avoid any further complications.

It is absolutely crucial to remember that the quick restart method should only be used on roads that are not too steep or winding, when the vehicle is moving slowly, and where the situation is controllable. If the vehicle is accelerating rapidly with significant momentum, shifting the gear lever to neutral to restart the engine will render the engine braking ineffective, causing the vehicle to accelerate even faster, which is extremely dangerous.