Is the hill start test required for C2 license?
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C2 license does not require the hill start test, as the slope fixed-point parking and starting have been removed from the C2 test. Below is relevant information about the C2 license: 1. Definition: The C2 driver's license is a type of driving permit that only allows the holder to drive small and micro automatic passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic cargo vehicles. The C2 license is one of the more common driving licenses, permitting the operation of automatic transmission vehicles with no more than 9 seats and a length not exceeding 6 meters. 2. Requirements for test vehicles: Light automatic transmission ordinary cargo vehicles with a length of no less than 5 meters, or small automatic transmission ordinary passenger vehicles with a length of no less than 4 meters, or automatic transmission cars with a length of no less than 4 meters.
I got my C2 driver's license last year, and I can definitely say that the hill start test wasn't required. Starting an automatic car on a slope is very simple, and the examiner didn't even check this item during the test. Looking back at the exam process, the main tests were practical skills like straight-line driving, reverse parking, and parallel parking, as well as correctly using turn signals and checking mirrors when turning at intersections. The examiner placed more emphasis on safety awareness, such as obeying speed limits and yielding to pedestrians. Automatic cars have anti-slip systems, so starting on a slope only requires pressing the brake and accelerator—no manual control is involved. During practice, my instructor emphasized that C2 simplifies operations, making it suitable for beginners in urban areas. After passing the test and driving on the road, I found that traffic jams were much more comfortable without needing to use the clutch. Overall, C2 is more worry-free and effortless. If you're preparing for the test, don’t worry about hill starts—just practice parking and lane changes more.
