What are the penalty points for hill start?
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Penalty points for hill start include vehicle stopping position, driving process, and parking/starting. The details are as follows: Vehicle stopping position: After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50cm forward or backward, it is considered a failure. If the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 50cm forward or backward, 10 points will be deducted. If the vehicle body is more than 50cm away from the road edge line after stopping, it is considered a failure. If the vehicle body is between 30cm and 50cm away from the road edge line, 10 points will be deducted per occurrence. Driving process: If the wheels run over the road edge line during driving, it is considered a failure. Parking/starting: If the vehicle rolls back more than 30cm when starting, it is considered a failure. If the starting time exceeds 30 seconds after the vehicle stops, it is considered a failure. If the parking brake is not fully engaged after stopping, 10 points will be deducted per occurrence. If the vehicle rolls back between 10cm and 30cm when starting, 5 points will be deducted per occurrence.
There are quite a few point deductions during hill starts. I remember being particularly afraid of this part when taking my driving test, as I often ran into issues. The most common deduction was for the vehicle rolling backward—if it rolled more than 30 centimeters or for too long, it meant an automatic fail. Stalling was another frequent mistake; releasing the clutch too quickly or not matching it with the throttle due to nervousness would cause the engine to shut off, leading to a deduction. A jerky start was also a big problem—if the car shook excessively or lurched forward too abruptly, the examiner would consider it poor control. Additionally, exceeding the time limit for starting was common; the test required completing the maneuver within a set duration, and hesitation or improper handbrake release could result in a time penalty. I also noticed that incorrect sequence of operations, like forgetting to release the handbrake before pressing the throttle, could lead to deductions—small details that were actually crucial. Overall, hill starts require plenty of practice to develop a good feel for the car.