The site for performing the slide exercise is an overpass, i.e. an artificial structure, a road with a slope. The tilt angle can vary from 8 to 16 percent. The student must stop the car on an incline and then resume driving. When starting off, you cannot roll back, but you must go uphill smoothly.
The length of the lift is 2 meters longer than the car. At a distance of 1 meter from the top point of the overpass there is a line “STOP-1”.
In addition, during the exercise, an additional stand will be installed behind the car at a distance of 0.3 meters, which shows the maximum possible rollback. And if the student hits this counter while rolling back, then the exam is not passed.
There is an additional “STOP-2” line on the site, at which the driver must also stop. In this case, you need to stop no further than 1 meter from this line.
What is an overpass
An exercise that involves an overpass on a race track is called a slide. The process is to drive onto the first inclined part at low speed and stop there (on the rise, without driving to the top). The first stop zone is indicated by a “stop line” marked on the road surface. The overpass consists of 5 sections:
- initial horizontal (length of an average passenger car + 2 m);
- lift at an angle of 8-16% (car length + 2 m);
- a horizontal platform at the top of the overpass (approximately the length of a car);
- descent at an angle of 8-16% (car length + 2 m);
- horizontal finishing section (car length + 2 m).
One of the difficulties is starting (moving off) on an incline. During the maneuver, the car should not roll back far.
Important! The maximum permissible rollback is limited to a distance of 0.3 m from the rear bumper; an additional portable stand is located at this distance from the rear bumper.
The second “stop line” is drawn on the finishing horizontal section. When performing a maneuver, the driver is obliged to brake in the interval from 1 m to the line and no further than the forbidden line itself.
Exercise diagram
The area for the “New Snake” exercise is shown in the following figure:
The site is a curved corridor, including one smooth turn to the left and one smooth turn to the right. The width of the corridor is 3.9 meters, i.e. the corridor is approximately 2 times wider than the car.
The radius of the outer arc is 7.3 meters. It's also slightly larger than the turning radius of a passenger car.
Correct execution algorithm
Step-by-step instructions for checking in correctly the first time include the following points:
- Before completing the task, the driver must drive to the starting line and stop.
- The exercise begins after a signal from the traffic police officer taking the exam on the overpass.
- At low speed we approach the “Stop” line, located on the rise. It is strictly unacceptable to run over or cross the strip; there should not even be the edge of the bumper above it. It is preferable to stop at a short distance from the line, up to half a meter.
- To stop correctly, we depress the clutch and brake pedal on the mechanics. It is important to do this at the same time, since driving onto an overpass is most often required in a car with a manual transmission. We also pull the handbrake towards us. Without releasing the pedals, switch to the neutral position with the gearshift lever. Release the previously depressed pedals.
- The next stage involves starting up. According to the instructions, the driver is required to depress the clutch and shift the gear stick to first gear. We take the handbrake lever, press the button on it and slightly raise the engine speed to the level of 2000-2500 rpm.
- Without changing the position of the accelerator pedal, smoothly raise your foot from the clutch according to the instructions to the level where rotation is captured (about the middle of the pedal stroke).
- When the clutch is engaged, the driver will feel a drop in engine speed to approximately 1500 rpm, which will serve as a signal to release the handbrake and add gas slightly. After such exercises on the overpass, the car will go up.
- When passing the license, the driver drives through the upper horizontal area and at low speed goes down, where the second “stop line” is indicated.
Before the finish mark, the driver must stop and put the car on the handbrake. Only after this do we turn off the engine. Not everyone is able to pass it the first time, as mistakes happen during the implementation process.
How to rent out a garage at a race track
You will be able to pass the “garage” exercise at the race track by adhering to the established scheme:
- drive up to the maneuver start zone, stand up;
- move into the “pocket” in reverse, stop moving again;
- leave there and leave the area where the exercise was performed.
In reality, to rent out the “garage” element, you need to take more actions:
- if the box is located to the right of the car, after stopping at the starting line you need to drive up to the entrance so that the first pillar is projected between the car doors;
- after stopping at this place, you need to turn the steering wheel to the left all the way and start moving forward;
- you need to drive until the second entry post to the box becomes visible in the mirror, but without leaving the area;
- then you should stop, turn the steering wheel to the right and turn on the buildings, start moving again;
- the following is interrupted when there is 10 cm left in the mirror to the second post;
- after stopping, you need to level the steering wheel so that the car goes straight and continue driving in reverse gear;
- as soon as the pillars marking the start line of the maneuver are in front of the front dimensions of the vehicle, you must stop;
- now you should leave the box, that is, drive forward so that the first pillar of the entrance to it is projected onto the area between the left doors of the car;
- turn the steering wheel to the left and drive further in that direction.
The majority of license applicants pass the tasks at the race track the first time. There is less excitement here than at the next stage - in the city. But if you didn’t succeed right away, you can retake this part of the exam after 7 days, 2 weeks or a month later.
Solving potential problems when performing slides
When performing operations on site, it is necessary to be as focused as possible to minimize possible control errors. This can be achieved after long training and careful study of the theory. Tips for beginners:
- Even if the car stalls while performing the manipulations, you can restart the engine and complete the exercise. There is no penalty for two such mistakes. After the third time, the driver will be disqualified from passing the driving test.
- You should not use the pedal exclusively for the brake, as there will not be enough time to fix the car in the desired position. The rear bumper usually knocks down one triangle during a rollback. In such a situation, competent handbrake operation helps out. Errors are practically eliminated.
- When the driver feels at the start that the car is starting to roll back, it is important to quickly press the brake pedal and fix its position with the handbrake.
- The driver can stand at a greater distance from the second “stop line”, after which it is allowed to move to the first stage and drive a few centimeters forward.
It is preferable to choose a warm time of year for renting. Winter weather can make the exam more difficult. During cool periods, we recommend warming up the engine well in advance so that it runs smoothly and does not stall on an overpass at the wrong moment.
Learning to move uphill without straining
Once, I had to observe the broken front of a Gazelle, antifreeze leaking from the radiator, and the upset driver of the damaged car. Formally, he was at fault: he didn’t keep his distance, he drove up too close.
But, considering that a car rolled onto him, the driver of which was moving poorly on the uphill, he had no chance of avoiding this accident. From the word absolutely. The hill at the traffic light was quite steep and the distance would have to be kept more than ten meters. Which is simply impossible in dense traffic.
Common mistakes on an overpass when starting on an uphill slope
Not everyone can drive a hill around the race track flawlessly. For such cases, the rules provide for acceptable errors. In addition to the engine stalling twice, the motorist is allowed to knock over the marking equipment. After the third repetition, the driver leaves the circuit empty-handed. The list of unacceptable mistakes (after at least one of them the driver is disqualified from taking the exam) is longer:
- the motorist hesitated for more than half a minute after receiving the signal to start moving;
- the “Stop” line is crossed or part of the bumper is located above it;
- the car drove beyond the established limits of the test site, marked with cones or white/yellow markings, as provided for in the delivery conditions;
- the car stood in front of the marking line at a distance greater than the control value;
- the driver left the test without permission or refused further passage;
- the car on a descent or ascent rolled back after the start to a distance of more than 0.3 m.
If possible, you need to get behind the wheel of a car that you have already had driving experience in.
Important! The instructor can provoke the driver, so the examinee is obliged to show maximum attention and not succumb to provocations, properly motivating his refusal.
Table of penalty points for the Snake exercise:
| Examinee's error | Point |
| 1. Knocked down elements of marking equipment or crossed the horizontal marking line of the site | 5 |
| 2. Crossed the “Stop” line (according to the projection of the front clearance of the vehicle) | 5 |
| 3. While performing the exercise, the engine stalled | 3 |
| 4. Did not engage neutral gear after stopping with the engine running | 3 |
| 5. Did not apply the parking brake after stopping before the “STOP” line | 3 |
Conclusion
Comfortable shoes with soft soles help when checking in. Girls should not wear shoes with heels. We recommend being one of the first to go to the car, as some drivers can spoil the instructor’s mood. Don't forget the basic rules of the road, including wearing a seat belt.
Before driving, you should customize the interior for yourself in order to comfortably drive the car, for example, adjust the height and installation distance of the seat, adjust the steering wheel and mirrors. The success of the event depends not only on the psychological mood, but also on the physical condition and reaction speed. In this case, it is important to get a good night's sleep and rest.
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A few tips before taking the exam
You should be mentally and physically prepared to take the exam at a driving school. Don’t plan any entertainment for the evening; it’s better to get a good night’s sleep and be alert in the morning. This will help you react adequately to what is happening around you and calmly cope with the task.
The pedals should be pressed and released smoothly. The exercise is not about speed, but about driving skill, therefore, the clarity of actions rather than their sharpness will be much more valuable.
It's worth concentrating on the task. Leave all the things you have to do after the exam for later. Try to clearly study the order of actions that you will need to carry out, and follow it.
During practice sessions with an instructor, try to perfect this exercise. If you master it early in your studies, you will find the exam a breeze. The flyover exercise is extremely important, and mastering this maneuver will greatly help you in the future.
We move up the hill smoothly and without jerking
Let's try to learn how to start on a hill, if this skill has not yet been honed to automaticity. With practice, so-called muscle memory appears and you will no longer need to remember the order of actions. The legs themselves will remember what movements to make. And your hearing will tell your head when to press down on the gas pedal and smoothly move forward.
You will learn to feel your car and this skill will not leave you anywhere. It's like riding a bicycle or skating - once you learn it, you won't forget it.
Every skill comes with practice. To drive, you need to drive and there are no other recipes.
The more often and longer the trips, the better and faster the driving skill will take root. The ability to correlate the capabilities of the car with the condition of the road will come, and so on and so forth.
You can rest assured that the ability to move away on an uphill slope smoothly and without jerking will definitely come.
Even if now you really want to cry when the car stalls or jumps, instead of moving smoothly upward. You will know on a subconscious level how to press the gas pedal, when to change gear and when to move your foot from the brake to the gas. All this will definitely come and stay with you forever.
