How many points are deducted for exceeding 30 seconds on a hill start?
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For a hill start, timing begins after coming to a complete stop at the designated point. You must complete the start within 30 seconds; otherwise, it is considered a "start timeout," resulting in an immediate deduction of 100 points. Below is additional information: 1. Subject 2 test content: reversing into a garage; parallel parking; curve driving; right-angle turns; hill start and designated parking. 2. Deduction rules: Not wearing a seatbelt: 100-point deduction; starting the engine with the gear not in neutral: 100-point deduction; turn signals (including starting, lane changing, overtaking, turning, and parking by the roadside); turn signal not activated for more than three seconds; forgetting to turn off the turn signal or incorrect use of the turn signal: 10-point deduction; stalling once: 10-point deduction; wheels crossing the edge line: 100-point deduction.
Hey, I just got my driver's license not long ago, and the hill start test in Subject 2 is still fresh in my memory. According to the rules, after stopping, you must successfully start within 30 seconds. Exceeding this time results in an immediate 100-point deduction and failing the test. I was super nervous at the time. My instructor taught me the steps: stop the car, immediately press the clutch and shift into first gear, then slowly release the clutch until the front of the car slightly shakes, add gas, release the handbrake, and go. Timing is crucial—it took me multiple practice sessions on the slope to master the rhythm. I recommend beginners simulate test conditions often, practice with a timer to avoid mistakes, and focus on coordinating the clutch and throttle. Don’t let time slip away, and pass safely.
