How many points are deducted for rolling back during hill start in Subject 2?
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During the hill start in the fixed-point parking on a slope, if the vehicle rolls back less than 30 cm, 10 points are deducted; if it rolls back more than 30 cm, 100 points are deducted. Other point deduction items are as follows: After parking, if the right side of the vehicle body is more than 30 cm away from the roadside line, 10 points are deducted; if it is more than 50 cm away, 100 points are deducted; if the wheel rolls over or touches the line, 100 points are deducted. After parking, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and the deviation is within 50 cm, 10 points are deducted; if the deviation exceeds 50 cm, 100 points are deducted. After parking, if the parking brake is not fully engaged, 10 points are deducted. If the start is not completed within 30 seconds, 100 points are deducted. Stalling once during the start results in a 10-point deduction. If the gear is not in neutral or park when starting the engine, 100 points are deducted. Key points for fixed-point parking on a slope: Upon hearing the instruction for "fixed-point parking on a slope" (approximately 20 meters from the pole), turn on the right turn signal, steer appropriately to the right, and drive slowly along the right side of the road, paying attention to the distance between the vehicle body and the right-side line. When the vehicle is about 10 meters away from the parking pole, approach the target slowly, accurately, and steadily. Accurately estimate the target by aligning a specific point on the windshield (or hood) with the parking pole (this point should be determined during practice due to differences in vehicle models and driver heights). When the windshield point aligns with the parking pole, meaning the vehicle's bumper aligns with the pole line, stop immediately.
When I was learning to drive, my instructor explained the rules of Subject 2 in detail. Stalling on a hill start is a common mistake during the test. Generally, if the car rolls back within 30 centimeters, you lose 10 points. But if it exceeds 30 centimeters, it's a big problem—you lose all 100 points, which means failing the test. This is no small matter because Subject 2 only has 100 points in total. Losing 10 points might still allow you to barely pass, but losing all points means you're done for. My instructor always emphasized that during a hill start, you should firmly pull up the handbrake, release the brake, and immediately step on the accelerator without hesitation to avoid rolling back. It's also important to practice simulating test scenarios frequently and get familiar with the clutch's half-engagement point. If rolling back does happen, don't panic—stay calm and try again. Every failure in the test is a learning experience. Ultimately, remembering these point-deduction rules can help reduce nervousness and make passing the test in one go much easier.
