Uphill Start .. Very Very Embarassing

The clutch-brake-accelerator balance technique is by far the easiest and I guess correct one too. Using the handbrake, a newbie (like me!!!) runs the risk of over-revving, tyre-burning etc. I think (out of experience).

Same here as Hira, am very comfortable now with the same technique.

Using handbrake is a safe bet IMHO. Its also easy and doesn require getting used to.

1) Engage the handbrakes.

2) Get into 1st gear and slowly release the clutch untill you notice a slight movement in the car.

3) Slowly release the handbrake and raise throttle at the same time moderately.

This will get you on a smooth start from an incline.

Using Clutch-Accelerator on an incline would result in premature wear-out of clutch plates and would waste fuel.  Using Handbrake would be the best suitable procedure.  As always - go soft on the Accelerator pedal, for better FE and lesser tyre wear-out.

I learnt that trick when i was 18. Now am 35. Those days i learnt driving in my dad's amby. Amby being a BWD car, it was easy to master this. Half clutch + break then start the car.......dont release clutch or break now....once engine is alive, slowly release clutch while moving ur right foot to accelerator pedal....its easy to master. This works in FWD cars as well.

Another technique is to use Hand Break. This way you can be sure your car wont do a jump n stop. 

Recenty I had to drive on Hill for 5-10 Kms and that too with traffic jam.  I learnt that Clutch-balancing technique did not help much on steep incline. Hand-break technique though works well.

Every trip will teach you a lesson. That is what we call as experience.

Be considerate to the other road users especially the pedestrians. They have as much right to use the road, however badly, as we have.

All the best.