What are the rules for starting on a slope?
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The rules for starting on a slope are as follows: 1. After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50 centimeters forward or backward, it is considered a failure; 2. After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 50 centimeters forward or backward, 10 points will be deducted; 3. After the vehicle stops, if the body is more than 30 centimeters away from the road edge line but does not exceed 50 centimeters, 10 points will be deducted; 4. After the vehicle stops, if the body is more than 50 centimeters away from the road edge line, 100 points will be deducted; 5. After the vehicle starts, if the body rolls backward 10-30 centimeters, 10 points will be deducted; 6. After the vehicle starts, if the body rolls backward more than 30 centimeters, it is considered a failure; 7. If the engine stalls once due to improper operation, 10 points will be deducted; 8. After the vehicle stops, if it is not started within 30 seconds, it is considered a timeout failure; 9. If the parking brake is not tightened after stopping, 10 points will be deducted; 10. If the vehicle rides or presses on the solid road edge line while moving, it is considered a failure.
I've been driving manual transmission cars for over a decade, and hill starts are fundamental basics. The most reliable method is to firmly engage the handbrake, press the brake pedal with your right foot, then gradually release the clutch with your left foot to the biting point—at this moment, the car's front will slightly lift, and the engine sound becomes deeper. Maintain this position, gently press the accelerator with your right foot to increase the RPM, then slowly release the handbrake. The key point is to maintain steady clutch control—otherwise you'll either stall or roll backward. On particularly steep slopes, you can give a bit more throttle. It's much simpler with automatic transmissions—the hill start assist function will automatically hold the brakes for two seconds. Always check your mirrors before starting; safety comes first.
New drivers often fear hill starts the most. When I was in driving school, I frequently stalled the car. The handbrake starting method taught by the instructor is the safest: after stopping, pull the handbrake all the way up, shift into first gear, and release the clutch with your left foot to the semi-engaged position—the car will slightly vibrate. Keep your left foot steady, slowly press the accelerator with your right foot until the RPM reaches around 1500, then hold it. Finally, gradually release the handbrake while continuing to apply throttle. Practice on a gentle slope several times to master the coordination between the clutch and accelerator. If the car rolls backward, don’t panic—immediately press the brake firmly and start over. With an automatic transmission, simply releasing the brake activates the auto-hold function, and applying throttle makes driving effortless.
There are three key actions to pay attention to when starting on a slope: the coordination of the handbrake, clutch, and throttle. For a manual transmission car, after coming to a complete stop, first firmly engage the handbrake to prevent rolling backward. Shift into first gear and slowly release the clutch until you find the half-engagement point where the car body vibrates, then hold it there. Next, gently press the throttle with your right foot to increase the RPM while simultaneously releasing the handbrake to start moving. With an automatic transmission, it's much simpler—just release the brake, and the car will automatically hold the brake for two seconds, giving you time to apply the throttle smoothly. When parking on a slope, leave more distance from the car in front to ensure enough space for starting. Remember, avoid abruptly releasing the clutch or suddenly accelerating—smoothness is most important.
