Will stepping on the accelerator during hill start result in penalty points?
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No penalty points. The accelerator is locked throughout the entire duration of Subject 2 (small road test), and cannot be pressed. The accelerator is not needed in Subject 2; only the clutch is used to control speed, with coordination between the clutch and brake throughout. Below is relevant information: Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It refers to the field driving skills test. For small vehicles (C1, C2), the test items include five mandatory components: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turns, and curve driving. Hill start: Hill start refers to starting the car on a slope of a certain angle. It is a basic skill that new drivers must master and is a mandatory part of Subject 2.
I remember when I was taking my driving test, hill starts were a major challenge. Pressing the accelerator itself wouldn't deduct points because the engine needs power to overcome gravity and prevent the car from rolling back or stalling. However, if you press the accelerator too hard without coordinating the clutch properly, causing the car to jerk forward or stall, points will be deducted. Typically, stalling deducts 10 points, and rolling back more than 30 centimeters also results in point deductions. The key is to control the clutch's biting point, gently press the accelerator to maintain the RPM around 1500, and slowly release the handbrake. When encountering steep slopes during regular driving, steady operation is equally important to avoid sudden acceleration. Practice more to get the feel, pay attention to the surrounding safety, and if you don't succeed the first time, try a few more times until you're proficient. Don't get nervous during the test; keep your movements smooth and continuous.
When starting on a slope, pressing the accelerator is a necessary operation and will not directly result in point deduction. The main points deducted are due to operational errors, such as releasing the clutch too quickly causing the engine to stall, or unstable throttle control leading to excessive rolling backward. It is recommended to gently press the accelerator with your right foot to maintain an appropriate RPM, slowly release the clutch with your left foot until it reaches the semi-engaged state, and then release the handbrake once you feel the car has forward momentum. During practice, find a safe slope and repeatedly test the coordination between the accelerator and clutch. The key is to press the accelerator gently and steadily—too hard may cause the car to jerk forward and stall, while too light may result in rolling backward. Before the test, practice more with a model car to simulate the scenario, and develop the habit in actual driving as well, prioritizing safety over haste.
I just finished the second driving test, and the hill start left a deep impression on me. Stepping on the accelerator is fine and won't deduct points, but stalling due to poor coordination is terrible. During the test, I gently pressed the accelerator, coordinated with the half-clutch, and started smoothly without any deductions. The instructor said not to press the accelerator too hard, keep the RPM between 1200-1500. Practice more during training, and you'll find the rhythm. The key is to be confident and not panic. On the slope, make sure the handbrake is fully released and check the rearview mirror. More practice makes it easier, safe driving relies on practice.
