Are there any requirements for stopping on a slope and descending?
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There are strict requirements regarding the vehicle's position and the distance from the right edge line. Below are the specific details: 1. After the vehicle stops: If the front bumper of the car or the front axle of the motorcycle is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50 cm forward or backward, it results in disqualification. If the front bumper of the car or the front axle of the motorcycle is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 50 cm forward or backward, 10 points are deducted. If the vehicle body is more than 30 cm away from the road edge line, 10 points are deducted (originally 20 points). If the vehicle body is more than 50 cm away from the road edge line, it results in disqualification. 2. After the vehicle starts: If the vehicle rolls backward between 30 cm and 50 cm, 20 points are deducted. If the vehicle rolls backward more than 50 cm, it results in disqualification. Stalling on the slope results in a 20-point deduction. If the vehicle does not start within 30 seconds after stopping, it results in disqualification due to timeout.
When I was taking my driver's license test, the most challenging parts were the hill-start and downhill sections. The requirements were quite strict: on a designated slope, the car had to stop at a specific position without crossing the line; after pulling the handbrake, starting required slowly releasing the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator to maintain a semi-engaged state. If the car rolled back more than 30 cm, the test would be failed immediately, which made me practice many times to get the rhythm right. When going downhill, it was crucial to control the speed—manual transmission cars should ideally be in 2nd or 3rd gear to use engine braking and avoid excessive speed or loss of control. In daily driving, I've found that practicing these techniques really helps prevent collisions, especially on slippery roads during rainy days. I recommend beginners to simulate these scenarios more often to build confidence.
