Which Line to Stop at for Hill Start and Parking?
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Hill start and 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, correctly park the vehicle at a designated spot by the roadside, accurately use the gear, throttle, and clutch, and then start smoothly. If the vehicle's bumper is not aligned with the designated line during the parking test, exceeding 50cm forward or backward, the test will be failed. Below are the precautions for hill start and parking: 1. Timing: Adjust the direction to straight within the shortest time before ascending the hill. 2. Distance: While ascending the hill, turn on the right turn signal and move towards the right side of the area, ensuring the right side of the vehicle is parallel to a solid line on the right side of the road. The distance between the side of the vehicle and this solid line should not exceed 30cm, and the vehicle must not cross the solid line. 3. Clutch Control: Coordinate the accelerator pedal and the parking brake lever (handbrake), and pay attention to the timing of releasing the parking brake lever (handbrake).
Where to stop for the hill-start test? This is crucial in the Subject 2 driving test. I often made mistakes here when taking my license test. The stopping line is usually the most prominent thick yellow line on the slope, requiring the front bumper to be exactly on this line. During the test, stay calm, control the speed when ascending (not too fast), and watch the wiper's rivet on the right side. When the rivet is about to touch the vertical pole on the slope, immediately brake to stop. Stopping too early (before the line) deducts 10 points, while stopping too late (over the line) means instant failure. Remember to pull the handbrake and wait 3 seconds before starting, otherwise it counts as rolling back. Practice multiple times to find the reference point during training - different seat heights in cars will affect your perspective.
