How many points are deducted for exceeding the time limit on a hill start?
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Exceeding the time limit on a hill start results in a deduction of 100 points. The deduction criteria for hill starts are as follows: 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 in either direction, it is considered a failure; 2. 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 but does not exceed 50 cm in either direction, 10 points are deducted (previously 20 points); 3. After the vehicle stops, if the body of the vehicle is more than 30 cm away from the road edge line but does not exceed 50 cm, 10 points are deducted (previously 20 points); 4. After the vehicle stops, if the body of the vehicle is more than 50 cm away from the road edge line, 100 points are deducted; 5. After the vehicle starts, if the vehicle rolls back 10-30 cm, 10 points are deducted; 6. After the vehicle starts, if the vehicle rolls back more than 30 cm, it is considered a failure; 7. If the engine stalls once due to improper operation, 10 points are deducted; 8. After the vehicle stops, if it is not started within 30 seconds, it is considered a failure due to exceeding the time limit; 9. If the parking brake is not tightened after stopping, 10 points are deducted; 10. If the vehicle rides or presses on the solid road edge line while driving, it is considered a failure.
When I was a driving instructor, I often reminded students that exceeding the time limit for hill starts would directly deduct 100 points, meaning an automatic exam failure. According to official regulations, after stopping at the designated point on the slope during the second subject test, you must complete the starting action within 30 seconds. Exceeding this time will result in the system automatically marking it as an error, deducting all points. This strict rule is mainly to ensure students master timely starting techniques and avoid rolling backward on slopes, which could lead to rear-end collisions. During practice, it's essential to use a stopwatch to simulate exam conditions, as many beginners tend to delay when nervous. It's best to position your foot on the clutch and press the accelerator before starting. Time management is crucial—wasting an opportunity due to a single timeout is regrettable. I recommend practicing hand-foot coordination more.
