Has the Hill Start Test Been Removed for Automatic Transmission Vehicles?

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DiDante
07/30/25 1:47am
It has been removed. Starting from June 1, 2021, the "Hill Start" test item has been eliminated from the Category 2 driving test for small automatic transmission vehicles, reducing the test items from five to four. This adjustment better aligns with actual driving operation requirements and reduces the examination burden on candidates. The scoring criteria for the Hill Start test are as follows: 1. Front bumper not aligned with the pole line: If the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line after the vehicle stops, and the deviation exceeds 50 cm, it results in failure. If the deviation does not exceed 50 cm, 10 points are deducted. 2. Exceeding 30 seconds for starting: If the vehicle fails to start within 30 seconds, it results in failure. 3. Wheels crossing the road edge line: If the wheels cross the road edge line during the test, it results in failure. 4. Vehicle rolling backward: If the vehicle rolls backward more than 30 cm during starting, it results in failure. If the backward roll is more than 10 cm but less than 30 cm, 5 points are deducted per occurrence. 5. Vehicle body distance from the road edge line: If the distance between the vehicle body and the road edge line exceeds 50 cm after stopping, it results in failure. If the distance is more than 30 cm but not exceeding 50 cm, 10 points are deducted per occurrence. 6. Parking brake not fully engaged: If the parking brake is not fully engaged after stopping, 10 points are deducted per occurrence.
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