Where should the wheels be positioned during a hill start?
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During a hill start, the wheels must press against the solid yellow line. When viewed from above, at least half of the wheel's area should be on the solid yellow line in front. If less than half of the area is on the line while the wheel is still within the white dashed line, 10 points will be deducted. If less than a quarter of the area is on the line, the wheel will definitely have exceeded the white dashed line, requiring the vehicle to reverse down the slope and restart the test from the beginning. Below are the precautions for the Subject 2 driving test: 1. Fasten the seatbelt: Buckle up immediately after getting into the car. Ensure the seatbelt is not fastened backward or to the co-driver's side, as this will result in an automatic failure. Do not unfasten the seatbelt during the test. 2. Adjust the seat and mirrors: After entering the car, adjust the seat and mirrors, fasten the seatbelt, turn on the left turn signal, shift into first gear, and release the handbrake. These six steps are essential. Make sure all preparations are complete before starting. 3. No stopping during the test: There is no time limit for reverse parking, but stopping during the process is not allowed. If the wheels remain stationary for 3 seconds, the system will judge it as an intermediate stop. Therefore, controlling the speed is crucial. 4. The hill start must be completed within 30 seconds: The hill start must be completed within 30 seconds, with the system providing a voice prompt every 10 seconds. Exceeding 30 seconds will result in an automatic failure.
As a driving instructor, I often tell my students that during a hill start, the wheels must be accurately stopped at the designated position. The test standard requires the front wheels to press against the edge line or the solid center line of the slope, ensuring the bumper aligns with the pole line. In practice, I teach students to use the wiper's raised point or the hood marker to align with reference points on the slope for positioning. Pressing the wheels against the line prevents rolling back or overshooting. If the wheels don't press the line correctly, points are deducted beyond 30 cm, and failing the test directly beyond 50 cm. In daily driving on steep slopes, I also make it a habit to keep the wheels close to the curb to prevent rolling back—safety is paramount. With more practice, one can master the coordination between the wheels and brakes.
