What are the rules for starting on a slope?
2 Answers
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.
