Will points be deducted if the right side of the slope is less than 10 centimeters?
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In the Category 2 driving test's hill start project, being less than 10 centimeters from the roadside line does not result in point deduction. Below is an introduction to the scoring standards for hill parking: 1. After parking: If the right side of the vehicle is more than 30 centimeters from the roadside line, 10 points will be deducted; if it exceeds 50 centimeters, 100 points will be deducted. Driving over or brushing against the line results in a 100-point deduction. 2. After parking: If the front bumper does not stop on the pole line and the deviation is within 50 centimeters, 10 points will be deducted; if the deviation exceeds 50 centimeters, 100 points will be deducted. 3. After parking: Failing to tighten the parking brake results in a 10-point deduction. 4. During the hill start within 30 seconds: Failing to complete the start results in a 100-point deduction.
In the hill start section of the driving test, when parking, the right wheel must be no more than 30 centimeters away from the roadside line, otherwise points will be deducted. If you park within 10 centimeters, which is less than 10 centimeters, this is generally allowed under test rules and does not result in point deductions, as anything within 30 centimeters is considered acceptable. When I took my driving test, my instructor mentioned that 30 centimeters is the upper limit, and parking as close as 10 centimeters is actually considered precise parking and might even earn bonus points! However, be cautious—parking too close risks scraping the curb. During the test, stay calm, steady, and precise to avoid crossing the line. In practice, it’s recommended to first identify a reference point, such as aligning the side mirror with the curb, then gently stop. With more practice, you’ll master it. Remember, the key is safety—avoid parking too far off, which could destabilize the vehicle.
In the hill start parking section, the rule for the right-side distance from the curb is that within 30 cm is penalty-free. Less than 10 cm? Definitely no problem—it actually counts as parking perfectly straight. I've taught many learner drivers, and the exam standard specifies 0-30 cm as the full-score range; 10 cm falls within it, so how could points be deducted? But don’t celebrate too soon—exceeding 30 cm means trouble, easily costing you 10 points or even a fail. Why this rule? Because being too far risks the car rolling or instability, while too close may scrape the tires or curb. I recommend quickly checking the distance via the side mirror and practicing slope positioning regularly to build muscle memory. In short, rest easy within 10 cm, but prioritize safe starting maneuvers during the test.
