How to Find the Spot for Hill Start?

[OVanessa]

Upon hearing the voice command, begin this test item by controlling the vehicle speed, turning on the right turn signal, and slowly steering towards the right roadside line. When the right front corner of the engine hood (at the 1/3 position) aligns with the roadside line, maintain straight steering to ensure the distance between the vehicle body and the roadside line is within 30cm. Observe the left rearview mirror; when the lower edge of the mirror aligns with the second thick yellow solid line, press the brake and clutch to stop. Alternatively, when the raised point on the right wiper, the pole of the stop sign, and your eyes form a straight line, press the clutch and brake to stop.

[Renee]

When practicing the hill start in Subject 2, I mainly focus on three key points. First, position the car on the slope and observe the raised node on the right wiper. Align this node with the inner edge of the right ground line to ensure the right side of the car is within 30 cm. Then, watch the lower edge of the left rearview mirror. When it just covers the second thick yellow line on the ground, quickly press the brake. This point requires practice to get right, especially since everyone’s height and seat position affect the view. Finally, when stopping, press the clutch fully and hold the brake to prevent rolling. During practice, I always fix the seat position and memorize how much the yellow line should be covered in the rearview mirror for optimal results.

[LeVictoria]

My experience is to first adjust the seat and rearview mirror properly when getting in the car, so that the reference points remain consistent each time. Once the vehicle starts climbing the slope, focus on the right side of the windshield and align the highest protrusion of the wiper with the inner edge of the road marking. Then immediately look at the bottom of the left rearview mirror—the moment it overlaps with the second horizontal yellow line on the ground, press the brake firmly. At first, I often couldn't stop accurately, but later I realized that if the seat was adjusted higher, the lower edge of the rearview mirror would block the yellow line prematurely; if the seat was too low, it was easy to miss the optimal position. I recommend practicing multiple times at the training ground before the test, memorizing how the position of the yellow line changes in the mirror, and finding that perfect timing that works specifically for you.

[DelGiselle]

The key to parallel parking is controlling the distance between the car body and the sideline, usually requiring about 30 centimeters. I usually align the right one-third of the front bumper with the inner edge of the ground yellow line to ensure the width is correct. Then, look at the left rearview mirror—when the bottom black frame of the mirror just covers the second wide yellow line on the slope, firmly press the brake. After stopping, don’t forget to engage the handbrake, otherwise the car may roll back and cost points. Each instructor may teach different methods, so the key is to practice several times to find the best viewing position for you.