Which line to stop at for the fixed-point parking on the slope in Subject 2?
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For the fixed-point parking on the slope in Subject 2, stop at the wide white stop line. Below is a related introduction to the content of the Subject 2 driving test: Subject 2 Test Content: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. The C1 driving test includes five required items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, fixed-point parking and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as the S-curve). Techniques for Fixed-Point Parking and Starting on a Slope: Use the wiper reference point method—when the wiper's raised point, the parking marker pole, and your line of sight align, apply the brakes. Align the right front corner of the engine hood (1/3 of the way) with the line. Brake promptly and maintain clutch control after stopping. Techniques for Reversing into a Garage: Keep the car 1.5 meters from the side you're reversing into. Drive past the garage, and when the side mirror aligns with the middle of the second garage, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Once the car body is parallel to the garage, quickly straighten the wheel to complete the maneuver. Techniques for Parallel Parking: Follow the side parking line, using the raised part of the left wiper as a reference. Stop when the door handle is visible in the right side mirror. Shift to reverse, watch the right mirror, and when the garage corner disappears, turn the wheel fully right. When the left mirror aligns with the garage corner, straighten the wheel. As the left rear wheel nears the garage line, quickly turn fully left. When the garage line and car body align in the right mirror, brake. Keep the wheel steady, turn on the left signal, and watch the mirrors. When the first garage corner disappears, turn the wheel right by one and a quarter turns, observing the right mirror's handle. When the rear handle crosses the inner line, straighten the wheel. Watch the right rear tire—when it crosses the ground line, turn fully left. Observe the left small round mirror, and when the left front wheel enters the line, stop quickly. Techniques for Right-Angle Turns: Drive close to the side line without touching it. When the left mirror aligns with the inner corner, quickly turn the wheel fully left. Straighten the wheel once the car is aligned. Techniques for Curve Driving: Control speed with the clutch upon entry, keeping it slow and steady. If the first curve is a left turn, turn the wheel left one full rotation when the car's left front corner nears the side line, keeping it aligned. After the first curve, when the right front corner touches the right line, straighten the wheel. If the second curve is a right turn, wait until the left 1/3 of the engine hood nears the left line, then turn the wheel right one full rotation, keeping the right corner aligned to complete the turn.
When I took the second driving test, the position for the hill-start was right in front of the white stop line at the top of the slope. The front bumper of the car needed to align precisely with that line. The instructor repeatedly emphasized not to cross the line or stop too far away, preferably keeping within a 30 cm margin of error. During practice, I often couldn’t stop accurately, and after several attempts, I realized it was due to poor clutch control—if the speed was too fast, the car would easily overshoot the line. The stopping position is crucial. After stopping, you must pull the handbrake, release it, and then start again to prevent rolling back. The car must also be aligned straight ahead; any tilt would result in point deductions. This test mainly evaluates clutch control and precise stopping. I recommend finding a higher reference point on the slope during practice, like a nearby pole or tree. Later, I improved my coordination between the accelerator and brake, and I passed the test smoothly. Remember, the position is fixed—just practice more to get familiar. Common mistakes include poor visibility or nervousness, so take it slow and steady.
