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Does Stalling on a Slope Mean Immediate Failure?

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MacCamille
07/30/25 1:57am

Stalling during Subject 2 (practical driving test) does not count as an immediate failure, but it will result in point deductions. However, you must restart the engine within 30 seconds; otherwise, it will be considered a test failure. Proper clutch control during the slope parking and starting segment of Subject 2 can prevent stalling. The Subject 2 examination consists of five mandatory components: reverse parking, parallel parking, slope parking and starting, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turns). Below is an introduction to the driving test subjects: 1. Subject 1: A written examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge (Subject 1), conducted on a computer. The full score is 100, with 90 or above required to pass (including 90). 2. Subject 2: A practical driving skills test (Subject 2) conducted in a closed course with a real vehicle. Results are simply pass or fail. The five mandatory components—reverse parking, parallel parking, S-turns, right-angle turns, and slope parking and starting—are performed in sequence. The full score is 100, with 80 or above required to pass (including 80). 3. Subject 3: A road driving skills test (Subject 3) conducted on actual roads or simulated environments with a real vehicle. The full score is 100, with passing scores of 90 or above for large buses, 80 or above for large trucks, and 70 or above for other vehicle types. 4. Subject 4: A written examination on safe and civilized driving knowledge (Subject 4). The full score is 100, with 90 or above required to pass (including 90).

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LaCarmen
08/15/25 7:51am

Stalling on a slope can indeed be scary, but it's definitely not a complete failure - this is entirely normal. I've seen countless beginners panic during hill starts and stall the engine. The most important thing is to stay calm: immediately press the brake pedal firmly to prevent rolling back, always confirm the gear is shifted back to neutral before restarting, and maintain composure before attempting to start again. Remember that using the handbrake for assistance can reduce nervousness, and practicing clutch control to find the friction point is the fundamental solution. Stalling is just a minor episode in the learning process.

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VonLogan
10/21/25 3:22am

Having driven for over a decade, I can responsibly say that stalling on slopes is extremely common. The key lies in how you handle it after stalling: within the first second, immediately press the brake hard, forget about the clutch! Wait until the car comes to a complete stop before shifting to neutral and restarting the engine. Pay special attention to checking the distance of the car behind you via the rearview mirror. If you feel the car rolling backward, quickly engage the handbrake. Ultimately, the main cause is unstable clutch control. Next time, try giving about 500 more RPM when pressing the accelerator, wait until the front of the car noticeably lifts during the half-clutch state before releasing the handbrake. Practice a few times, and you'll get the hang of it.

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DelAlyssa
12/04/25 3:49am

Stalling on a ramp is simply a sign of unskilled starting technique and has nothing to do with failing the test. When I was getting my driver's license, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the procedure: press the brake pedal all the way down the moment the car stalls, and you must return to neutral before restarting the engine, otherwise the car may lurch. The most dangerous thing is rolling back, so the foot brake must not be released. It is recommended that beginners first practice finding the critical point of the clutch on gentle slopes, feeling the moment when the engine sound becomes muffled and the tachometer slightly drops—this is the best time to release the handbrake.

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