Where to Stop for Hill Start?
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The front bumper should not exceed the foremost line, the front wheels should press on the middle line, and the right side is generally between the right yellow line and the yellow-white line. Introduction to Hill Start Parking: Hill start parking is an assessment point in the driver's License Test Subject 2. It evaluates the driver's ability to operate the vehicle on an uphill section, properly park the vehicle at a designated spot by the roadside, accurately use gears, throttle, and clutch, and then start smoothly. If the vehicle's bumper is not aligned with the pole line during the parking test, exceeding 50cm forward or backward, the test will be failed. Precautions for Hill Start Parking: Before ascending the hill, adjust the direction to the correct position in the shortest possible time.
There are several key points to observe for hill-start parking. The right wheel must stay within 30 cm of the right curb line—I usually align the wiper's raised dot with the curb line. For parking position, ensure the bumper is precisely within the marker pole line range; the simplest method is to brake immediately when the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the marker pole line. During the test, be careful not to stall the engine, and after stopping, engage the handbrake for three seconds before releasing. The most common point deduction in this exercise is incorrect front/rear positioning—being off by 50 cm means instant failure. From coaching students, I've noticed incorrect seat adjustment is the primary cause of misjudging reference points, so I recommend fixing the seat position first before identifying reference markers.
