What are the scoring rules for the hill start in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 hill start scoring rules are as follows: Front bumper not aligned with the pole line: After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and the deviation does not exceed 50 centimeters, deduct 10 points (originally 20 points). Distance from the road edge line exceeds 30 centimeters but not more than 50 centimeters: After the vehicle stops, if the body is more than 30 centimeters but not more than 50 centimeters away from the road edge line, deduct 10 points (originally 20 points). Distance from the road edge line exceeds 50 centimeters: After the vehicle stops, if the body is more than 50 centimeters away from the road edge line, deduct 100 points. Vehicle rolls back 10-30 centimeters: After starting, if the vehicle rolls back 10-30 centimeters, deduct 10 points. Engine stalls: If the engine stalls once due to improper operation, deduct 10 points. Parking brake not fully engaged: If the parking brake is not fully engaged after stopping, deduct 10 points.
What I feared most during my driving test was losing points on the hill start, as there are quite a few rules. Rolling back more than 30 cm costs you 10 points, meaning excessive rollback is dangerous. Stalling the engine directly deducts 10 points, as engine failure can cause loss of control. Timing is also crucial—you must complete the start within 30 seconds, or you’ll lose 5 points for taking too long. Improper handbrake use or incorrect operation adds more penalties, and you must avoid crossing the line, which means an instant fail. During practice, I found that simulating hill starts repeatedly helped reduce rollback. Before the test, my instructor reminded me to first press the clutch, release the brake, and then gently apply the throttle to ensure a smooth start. Ultimately, these detailed rules emphasize safe driving to prevent accidents on slopes.
