Is a distance less than 30 cm on a slope considered passing?
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A distance less than 30 cm on a slope, without crossing the line, is considered passing. The requirement for stopping on an uphill slope with less than 30 cm means the right wheel should be less than 30 cm away from the right edge line. If the vehicle stops with the body 30 cm to 50 cm away from the road edge line, 10 points are deducted; if the body is more than 50 cm away from the road edge line, it is considered a failure. Uphill slope fixed-point stopping and slope starting are assessment points in the driver's test, consisting of two test items: first, fixed-point stopping on an uphill slope, and then starting the vehicle on the slope. This is one of the five mandatory test items. Mastering uphill slope fixed-point stopping and slope starting enables motor vehicle drivers to skillfully control the vehicle when stopping and starting on slope sections, preventing the engine from stalling or the vehicle from rolling backward and causing a rear-end collision during slope starts. For fixed-point stopping, the vehicle's front bumper must be in the middle of the yellow line for fixed-point stopping, with the bumper not exceeding or falling short of the yellow line by more than 50 cm. The front and rear right wheels must stop between the edge yellow line and the white line (width 30 cm). For slope starting, the vehicle must not roll back more than 30 cm.
Back when I was getting my driver's license, I was really struggling with the hill start and stop test. The question was whether stopping within 30 cm on a slope is considered passing. According to the exam standards, it is indeed passing - generally, as long as the right tire is within 30 cm of the edge line, you're good. I practiced countless times at driving school, where the instructor taught me to use the wiper reference point or the corner of the hood to align with the edge line, slowly adjusting the position. On my first test, I stopped at 28 cm and felt extremely nervous, but I passed. The key is that with enough practice, you'll develop a feel for it - don't worry about being slightly over. During the test, the examiner mainly checks that your tire position doesn't cross the line. I recommend practicing in quiet areas to simulate real conditions. Remember, if the car isn't aligned properly, you need to readjust before starting - don't rush to hit the gas, as this helps avoid unexpected point deductions. Overall, the standard strictly enforces the 30 cm limit - anything under is safe, but don't neglect overall control and safety.
