What are the point deduction standards for hill start?
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The point deduction standards for hill start are as follows: Turn signal: Failure to use or incorrect use of the turn signal when entering the designated area will result in a 10-point deduction. Marking line: If the vehicle rides or presses the solid center line or edge line of the lane during driving, 100 points will be deducted. After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not positioned on the pile line and the deviation is within 50 cm, 10 points will be deducted. When parking: After the vehicle stops, if the distance between the body and the road edge line is between 30 cm and 50 cm, 10 points will be deducted; if the distance exceeds 50 cm, 100 points will be deducted. If the parking brake is not properly engaged after stopping, 10 points will be deducted.
When I first took my driving test, I stumbled on the hill start. I clearly remember the scoring criteria: the car must be precisely aligned with the yellow line—any deviation would cost 5-10 points. The start is even more critical; if the engine stalls accidentally, it's an immediate 10-point deduction, and if the car rolls back more than 30 cm, you could lose over 50 points or even fail. This maneuver is a key focus for manual transmission tests. During practice, repeatedly find the clutch's biting point, gently press the accelerator while slowly releasing the clutch—don't rush, or mistakes are likely. Messing up a hill start not only costs points on the test but is also dangerous in real driving. A rollback leading to a rear-end collision on a slope is even worse. So, I recommend beginners practice for half an hour daily to get familiar with the car and pass smoothly.
