What is the scoring standard for hill start?
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If the front bumper of the vehicle does not stop on the pile line after stopping, a deduction of 10 points will be made if it does not exceed 1250px (1250px≈45 cm), and a deduction of 100 points will be made if it exceeds 1250px. If the starting time exceeds the specified time (30 seconds), 100 points will be deducted. If the body of the vehicle is more than 750px away from the road edge line after stopping, 10 points will be deducted (750px≈27 cm). Extended information: Hill start and stop is an assessment point in Subject 2 of the driver's test, requiring the vehicle to stop at a fixed position on a slope (slope ≥10%, slope length ≥30 meters), examining the coordination of steering, braking, and clutch. The purpose is to train students to accurately judge the position of the vehicle and correctly use the brake, gear, and clutch to meet the needs of stopping and starting on uphill sections.
I remember when teaching new drivers how to start on a slope, I always emphasize the penalty standards in the test, as it directly relates to passing or failing. Specifically: if the error in the parking position exceeds 30 centimeters, it's an immediate 100-point deduction, resulting in failure. If the vehicle rolls back more than 30 centimeters during startup, it's also a 100-point deduction and an outright fail. A rollback of less than 30 centimeters only deducts 10 points, considered a minor penalty. Stalling the engine during startup deducts 10 points each time—if it happens twice or more consecutively, it's also considered a failure. There's also a time limit for starting; failing to start the vehicle within 30 seconds results in a 100-point deduction for overtime. What many overlook is that not using the handbrake or improper clutch control can lead to these issues. These standards are designed from a safety perspective, such as preventing the vehicle from rolling back and hitting someone or stalling and causing an accident on a real slope. Practicing the semi-engagement of the clutch along with the handbrake can significantly reduce mistakes.
When I took the driving test for Subject 2, the hill start was the most challenging part, and the scoring rules made me nervous. If the parking position was inaccurate and exceeded the marked range, it would deduct 100 points, resulting in an immediate failure. If the car rolled backward more than 30 centimeters during the start, it would also deduct 100 points, equivalent to failing the test; rolling back less than 30 centimeters would only deduct 10 points, which was forgivable. Stalling once would deduct 10 points, so there was no need to worry too much. However, if you couldn’t start within the specified time, exceeding the time limit would deduct 100 points, ending the test. During training, the instructor repeatedly emphasized synchronizing the handbrake and clutch to avoid small mistakes accumulating. These standards are designed to make you safer in real driving—rolling back or stalling on a slope can easily lead to accidents, so the test settings are reasonable. With more practice, it becomes easier, and the key is not to panic.
