What are the steps for hill-start and stopping at a designated point?
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Before entering the hill-start test area, align the raised rivet of the left wiper with the right road edge line while driving; Observe the distance between the car body and the road edge line through the right rearview mirror, maintaining about 30 centimeters as you drive up the slope; Watch the lower edge of the left rearview mirror. When it aligns with the pole line (the yellow solid line), press the clutch and brake to stop, then pull up the handbrake; Release the handbrake, slowly release the clutch until the car body starts to vibrate. After noticeable vibration, slowly release the brake, and the car will proceed uphill.
Parking and starting on a slope is a common skill. Having driven for over ten years, I frequently encounter this situation. When parking, I slowly drive to the designated spot, press the brake with my right foot, then firmly engage the handbrake to ensure the car stops steadily. The key is starting: depress the clutch fully, shift into first gear, gradually release the clutch with the left foot to the biting point (feeling a slight vibration in the car), at this moment move the right foot from the brake to the accelerator and gently press to give some gas, while continuing to release the clutch with the left foot, finally release the handbrake, and the car will start smoothly. An important point is to always observe the distance from vehicles in front and behind to avoid rolling, especially on steep slopes. Beginners tend to stall when nervous; I recommend practicing several times on a safe slope near home. This method is most practical for manual transmission cars. For automatic transmissions, it's simpler: just press the brake to stop, shift to D, release the brake and apply the accelerator, but ensure smooth throttle control.
