Failed Your Driving Slope Test? Read This.
Approximately 150 – 200 candidates sit for their Practical Test for cars (Kelas D) in most institutes each week.
Taking my institute as an example, some 25 – 30% of candidates Fail their slope test. These candidates will then have to repeat this portion of their test in the near future. This not only wastes Time but incur extra expenditure as well.
With this short article it is hoped will assist some of you candidates to go through this problematic episode of the test.
i) You are given 3 minutes.
ii) Should you fail to go up the slope or your front tyres miss the designated yellow lines (which is as thick as your front tyres itself) you are given a second chance. You are allowed to reverse down the slope up to behind the white line (starting point) to take your second chance.
iii) Ideally, both front tyres should reach the line designated. If one’s car is crooked, then only one tyre will touch the line. The result is then you will fail.
iv) One should also bear in mind, that tyres should reach the yellow lines a 100%, 75% or 50% to secure a Pass.
v) Candidates putting their hands out of windows to ascertain their performance should under no circumstances reverse down the slope for their second chance. Let the tester be the one to give you the direction to do so.
vi) One reaching the designated yellow lines, pull up hand brake tight and put up your Right hand.
vii) The tester will then ask your name and your number (each student is given a number during the test).
viii) When the tester then gives you the permission to proceed up the slope, accelerate slightly, leave up the clutch slowly and when the car begins to jerk, accelerate a bit more, release the hand brake and go up slope.
If you fail to go up the slope, then a candidate is considered as having Failed. He or she will then be disallowed to proceed to the “Side Parking” and “3 Point Turn” aspect of the test. The tester in charge will then request the candidate to sign the Computer Test form.
However, failing this section, does not mean you have failed the entire test. You will then proceed for Part 3 of the practical test, which is the Jalan Raya test.
Results of Part I (Slope, Side parking and 3 Point Turn) and Part II (Jalan Raya) are valid for 1 year.
Some candidate would like to change the venue of their test from one institute to another. It should be mentioned, you are allowed to do so.
Get the institute to attest your candidacy there, attach the required letter in your next test application to the J.P.J.
Do study the advice provided hereby. Hopefully it would be able to get you through the “Slope test”.
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The time for slope test actually 3 minutes not 5 minutes. For your information the latest procedure from JPJ Wilayah made compulsory for the test candidates to wear seat belt during Part 2 test ( Slope, side parking and 3 point turn). tq
Dear En Wamaz,
Thank you for pointing out to us the latest updates from J.P.J. I have already made the necessary amendment.
‘Will Yap
Dear Mr. Yap:
During my driving test, i followed all the instructions i learnt during my practices. I accelerated only until 2.5 on the meter and this works fine EVERYTIME i do the slope practice.
However it did not work on the JPJ testand i failed the bahagian 2. all my other friends who used this same method also failed the slope test. but those who just stepped on the gas peddle like there’s no tomorrow passed!
MY question is: how much should i accelerate? and is it true i should wait for the car to have a ‘sinking’ feeling before i know that its time to let the handbrake go?
Stepping the tachometer to 2.5 isn’t the best method to teach a student how to go up a slope. No wander why you and your other friends failed to go up the slope.
Each instructor has his own way of teaching slopes. Yes, during slope test, leave the clutch up until you feel the clutch jerk slightly, control it and step on the accelerator a little bit more before finally leaving up the clutch to allow the car to move forward.
I’ve juz failed my 3 point turn for bahagian II… So Is it that Im goin to repeat the whole bahagian II ? Or juz the 3 point turn only??
You have to do all 3 parts of Bahagian II.
hi,
i failed my slope test
retaking it tmr morning
i just wanna ask a question
Normally, what we are taught for the slope test is :
1) Accelerate slightly
2) Release clutch till u feel the car jerk forwards /movement
3) Increase acceleration (press more oil)
4) Release hand break
But, my other friends who have been driving for some time taught me this:
1) Release clutch till u feel car jerk forward/ movement
2) Press accelerator/ Increase more oil
3) Release handbreak.
** This is where they skipped the 1st part (Press accelerator a bit like what im taught by driving instructor)
I tried several times what my frens taught me and it works.
I wonder if this is applicable to kancil during the test as well?
As in i straight away release clutch only increase accelerator, then handbreaks.
Pls advise
Thanks
If what your friends taught you appears suitable, use it by all means.
I went for JPJ test but was unable to release the handbreak and the car went backwards. This caused me to failed the test. I’m wondering is it because i pulled the handbreak too hard when i park on the slope which cause the handbreak stuck. Can this happen Cikgu Yap?
You have done rightly. You instructor should have taught you, in the event of such incidents, you should apply the double hand method of releasing the handbrake. I believe that is “stuck”. Your instructor should know it.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
When i am doing my slope part and park on the slope, both my teacher and I both realized that I am not strong enough in pulling up the handbrake and releasing it. This caused me to slide backwards many times. I am just wondering, is it okay for me to use both hands to pull up the handbrake? what about using my both hands when releasing it? will the examiner regard me as “failure” since both my hands are on the handbrake instead of having one hand on the steering? thanks for answering my query.
Blessings,
GNEX
Yes, perfectly alright to use 2 hand to pull up handbrake. Releasing the handbrake is also allowed. It will not be regarded as failure.
Thanks Cikgu, your tips were very helpful. I failed my first time because even though I revved the engine like there was no tomorrow, the clutch failed to ‘bite’ the gear because I didn’t release it enough and as a result, the car rolled backwards. I tried your method of pressing the accelerator first then releasing the clutch on my instructor’s familiar Kancil and got great results. I hope to pass my Bahagian II this coming Monday.
Glad that my suggestion has helped you. Hope you’ll get through your test.
Thanks mr…
I really appropriated that you have given this valuable information through this article on the blog. Most of people do their test without knowing anything. And this id the good way to aware the people who prepare for the slopy test it makes so easy for them.
mr yap, i would like to ask for suggestion.i failed my slope test that my tyres didn’t reach the yellow line. i feel so awful but i dunno why during my practise I can make it but when it comes to the real day of test I failed by not reaching the yellow line. what should I do? my instructor uses different car from the test so is it a cause of the problem ?T.T. hope u would reply me and give me suggestion.thanks alot.
Using different car on test is something normal. You appear not well taught by your instructor. I suggest you get more lessons.
cikgu yap,when i drive on slope i fully pull up the handbrake(3click) but the car still moving backward slightly after i release my brake…what should I do>?
Pull on the handbrake harder.
your articles about slope test really helpful. thanks for writing about them!
Cikgu yap, on going up the slope, i would have to accelerate until i reach the top and then to stop precisely at the yellow lines, do i have to pres the clutch and the brakes and then pull my handbreak?? please help.
Looks as if your instructor has ill prepared you for the slope test. Anyway to assist you, your front tyres should rest on the yellow or white line on top of the slope. After reaching the line, press your clutch and pull up your handbrake tightly.
Hi Cikgu,
I’ve passed my JPJ test and already got my P, but I’m still scared to drive around bukit area, espcially during traffic jam. The car would roll backwards. I would panic and ask my friend to switch place with me. I tried using the slope test method for JPJ test but it doesnt work. Any tips?
Get a good friend or family member to provide you further training.
Thank you for your very helpful website. I just passed my slope test. In the slope test, when driver has reached the top, i suggest to set the gear to neutral aside from pulling the hand break. This is so that you wont accidentally raise your foot from the clutch to check if you reached the yellow line.
When the tester orders to proceed, fully press the clutch, switch to gear 1, press oil, release clutch to biting point, release handbreak, press more oil and slowly release the clutch.
Hello cikgu,
I already followed the steps, pull the handbrake, accelerates and releasing the clutch. The thing is I do not know when to stop release and steady the clutch. I also cannot determine at which point should i release the handbrake. Usually, when i release the handbrake, the engine died. My instructor once told me that i release the handbrake too soon. But when I waited long to release the handbrake, the engine also died.
What should i do?
Thanks.
It looks as if your instructor will be the only on to assist you with your problem of going up the slope.
Cikgu Yap..saya gagal buat ujian bukit ni semasa pra-ujian.Tapi saya tak tahu saya gagal sebab apa.Sebab semasa naik ke bukit tu ( tekan minyak hingga 30 ke atas kemudain clutch saya lepaskan perlahan-lahan) saya berjaya letakkan roda kereta di tengah-tengah garisan kuning.Semasa di bukit tu pula saya berhenti dengan cara menekan clutch dan brek kaki sekaligus.Kemudian tarik brek tangan dan free gear.Saya tengok kat luar dah masuk garisan kuning,kemudian saya angkat tangan.Semasa saya nak turun,saya lepaskan brek kaki perlahan-lahan tetapi kereta saya bergerak sedikit ke belakang.Bergerak ke belakang 2x.Walaupaun pergerakan tu sedikit tapi itu buat saya risau.Brek tangan saya tak cekam sangat.Kemudian masa tu saya betulkan semula brek tangan saya.Kemudian bila dah ok,saya tekan minyak sampai paras 3,clutch hingga paras 2..kemudian tekan minyak semula hingga paras 3,terasa seperti kereta sedikit terangkat saya pun dengan kedua-dua belah tangan saya tutunkan brek tangan.Saya yakin saya dah buat dengan betul.Tapi saya gagal.Salah di bagian mana tu Cikgu Yap.Harap Cikgu Yap boleh bantu.Minggu depan saya akan ada ujian dengan JPJ.
Nampaknya anda gagal sebab undur semasa naik bukit. Meskipun, apa pihak institut sepatutnya beritahu anda kesilapan anda gagal.
Cikgu Yap..saya ada lagi satu soalan.
Boleh ke kalau saya gunakan kedua-dua tangan saya untuk tarik brek tangan tu ke bawah?Semasa saya nak turun bukit biasanya saya gunakan kedua-dua tangan saya untuk turunkan brek tangan sebab ianya tersekat.Adakah semasa ujian dengan JPJ ia akan dikira sebagai gagal kerana menggunakan kedua-dua tangan untuk menurunkan brek tangan tu(semasa nak turun bukit).
Gunakan 2 belah tangan untuk melepaskan brek tangan di izinkan oleh JPJ.
I have question. When driving slope, is it okay if the car spinning when test driving?
A limited amount of wheel spinning is allowed during test.
Mr. Yap. I failed my driving slope test, but passed my Jalan Raya test. During my test, I reached the yellow line on the slope. My car tires were fully on the yellow line and I was asked to proceed. So I continued, step fully on the clutch, switch to gear one, accelerated and slowly release a bit of the clutch at the same time, pulled down my handbrake after I heard the “uhmmm” sound. Sadly, my car moved backwards and the engine died. What was wrong? If I pressed fully onto the clutch, changed to gear one, release my clutch slowly while stepping onto the gas pedal 80%-almost 100%, and pull down my handbrake, would that comfirm my car to move forward without dying although it is not a proper way of doing it?
Your method of going up the slope appears to be correct. Your car has moved backwards because you have not lift up the clutch far enough. Leave the clutch a little bit more and control the car so as not allow the engine to die off. Finally, accelerate a little and then leave down the handbrake.
cikgu yap, saya dah fail 2x dibahagian bukit,(kereta berundur)saya dah ikut step yg cikgu sy ajar, masalahnya, bila sy guna kereta cikgu tak ada apa masalah..kenapa sesetengah keta apabila sy dh releasekan clucth perlahan2 dan dlm masa yg sama tekan minyak tapi tapi kereta berundur kebelakang.semasa belajar saya dapat rasakan kereta bergegar nak kedepan, tapi sewaktu test, saya x dapat rasakan…adakah kerana clucth saya x stabil?( cluctch tak balance dgn minyak)
Kaedah naik bukit yang di ajar anda nampaknya betul. Sebenarnya, selepas lepaskan clutch sehingga kereta bergegar memangnya betul. Sebaik-baiknya, kereta itu hendaklah di izinkan bergegar sebanyak 2 kali kesemuanya. Kawal kereta dengan baik. Jangan biarkan kereta mati engin. Selepas gegaran clutch kali kedua, baru saja lepaskan clutch. Dengan cara ini, saya yakin pasti kereta anda akan naik bukit dengan berjaya.
DEAR Cikgu Yap,
I have already failed my slope test TWICE. I’m planning to retake for the third time.
I was being taught like this:
1. Land on the yellow line and pull handbrake and off the aircond.
2. Accelerate abit.
3. Release Clutch abit until ‘sinking’ occured.
4. Accelerate abit more.
5. Release handbrake.
THE PROBLEM IS:
Practice time, no problems at ALL.
When come to exam, you are asked to go into a BRAND NEW car without even letting you to adapt to the car first but straight asked to go up to slope.
Dear Cikgu Yap, any ultimate solution to increase my chances of passing because I FELT SO HOPELESS and dying already…
Some more questions HERE:
1. How much do i need to release the clutch?
2. How much do i need to press the accelerator before releasing the handbrake?
I really hope Cikgu Yap can give me answers IN DETAIL :(
because i feel like committing suicide each and everytime i take this test.
THE WORST TEST OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!
Thank you and have a pleasant day!
-S.O.S-
Firstly, the air con should not be on. Method 2 and 3 correct. Except for no.3. When the clutch is released the 1st time and the car jerks, control it properly and do not allow the engine to stall. Then release the clutch a little bit more. Finally, accelerate gas a bit further. Release the handbrake and the clutch. Your car should have no problem going up. Try out my suggestions and do not despair. I’m sure you can do it.
And one more question here,
After ‘sinking’, if I want to secure a 100% chance of passing the slope test, do I press accelerator hard or press accelerator just a little bit?
How do I know if I have press enough accelerator after ‘sinking’ occured? And what’s 2000rpm in tachometer? And one more thing, after i released handbrake, I have to release the clutch as well?
Hi Cikgu Yap
I failed my slope test this is what I did:
When I reached the top (and my mirror is perfectly aligned with the pole), and handbraked and raise my hand. When I released the step brake, the car started to roll down, and I was told I failed :(
How do I ensure that my car doesn’t roll down, because sometimes when I handbraked the car still roll down…..Its so frustrating as I’m confident of passing but because of this I can’t take side parking and 3 point turn also.
But I passed my road test. Gonna retake the PART 1 test soon. Any tips to prevent these from happening? Thanks alot.
I suggest you delay your retest to enable you to learn up your slope, side parking and 3 point turn properly.
Hi Cikgu,
I bought a brand new manual car last week and new to driving. I am now okay with a few classes but the reverse gear is what freaks me out. I feel I am out of control even if I manage it to do it very very slow. What is the best way to improve on reverse parking technique? Thank you and have a great day.
I assume you have a license. If you are weak, get an instructor / friend to help you. Reverse parking take lots of practice.