How to Prevent Stalling During the Hill Start in Subject 2?
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Drive the vehicle slowly to the entrance of the hill start section. As the vehicle begins to turn and faces the uphill lane, straighten the steering wheel when the body line of the hood aligns with the center of the wheel tracks. When ascending the slope, gradually release the clutch pedal without lifting it all at once. Relevant information about Subject 2 is as follows: 1. Introduction 1: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skill test. 2. Introduction 2: The test items for cars C1 and C2 include reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as the S-curve), which are the five mandatory test items. In some regions, there is a sixth item: high-speed toll card collection.
I remember when I first learned the hill start in Subject 2, the constant stalling drove me crazy. My instructor said the key lies in coordinating the clutch and throttle properly. Before starting, always pull the handbrake tight or step on the brake, shift into first gear, then gently lift the clutch until the car body slightly vibrates—that's the half-clutch point. Don't rush to release the handbrake yet; hold the clutch steady for a few seconds to let the car show a slight tendency to move forward, then add a little throttle—just a small amount, no need to stomp on it. If the car rolls backward, don’t panic; just brake and start over, avoiding forcefully lifting the clutch. I found that practicing on real slopes works best—gradually getting used to the car’s response, like listening for the engine sound getting louder as the signal to add throttle. During the test, stay relaxed and treat it like regular practice; don’t overthink the consequences of rolling back or stalling. If it doesn’t work out, retaking is no big deal. After a few tries, you’ll naturally get the hang of it.
