What are the penalty standards for hill start and stop?
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Hill start and stop penalty standards are as follows: Front bumper not aligned with the line: After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line, and the deviation does not exceed 50cm, 10 points will be deducted. Vehicle rollback distance: If the vehicle rolls back more than 30cm during start-up, it is considered a failure. If the vehicle rolls back more than 10cm but less than 30cm during start-up, 5 points will be deducted each time. Distance between the vehicle body and the road edge line: After the vehicle stops, if the distance between the vehicle body and the road edge line exceeds 50cm, it is considered a failure. After the vehicle stops, if the distance between the vehicle body and the road edge line exceeds 30cm but does not exceed 50cm, 10 points will be deducted each time.
When teaching driving, I often remind students that points are heavily deducted for inaccuracies in hill-start and stopping, such as misalignment and rolling back. For example, when stopping, the front bumper must be within the yellow line; misalignment will deduct 10 points. If the car rolls back more than 30 cm during start-up, it results in an immediate failure, while a rollback between 10 cm and 20 cm deducts 10 points. Stalling the engine also deducts 10 points, which often happens due to poor clutch control during hill starts. Issues with the handbrake are also common—not applying it after stopping deducts 5 points, and forgetting to release it or releasing it too slowly during start-up will also cost points. For practice, it's advisable to use hill simulation tools frequently, master the coordination between the accelerator and clutch, and practice more to become proficient. Don’t panic, take it slow—these small mistakes can add up and affect your overall test score. Stay steady during the test, and don’t forget to fasten your seatbelt!
