Does stalling outside the test items result in point deduction in Subject 2?
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Stalling outside the test items will not result in point deduction. Below are the examination contents for Subject 2: 1. Large vehicles: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and heavy trucks: test items include stake test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate, continuous obstacles, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulated highway, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. 2. Small vehicles: small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission cars for disabled people, and low-speed trucks: test items include reverse parking, hill start, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turn. 3. Three-wheeled vehicles: three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and mopeds: test items include stake test, hill start, and single-plank bridge; the test contents for wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams are determined by the provincial traffic management department of the public security organ.
I remember when I was taking the driving test for Subject 2, I practiced parallel parking for a long time. But when moving the car back to the starting point after the slope project, I accidentally stepped on the clutch incorrectly and the car stalled. My heart sank at that moment, fearing points deduction that might affect the test. Fortunately, the instructor explained that stalling outside the test area usually doesn't directly result in points deduction, as the examination system mainly monitors actions within the test items - like stalling during slope starting would lead to full points deduction. However, this incident reminded me that frequent stalling exposes poor clutch-gas coordination. If the examiner sees unstable operation, they might indirectly lower the score. I suggest practicing basic maneuvers more often, not just focusing on test items. With stable driving habits, the test will naturally go smoothly.
Taking Subject 2 of the driving test really gets my heart racing. As a novice trainee, I'm most afraid of stalling and losing points. Last time during practice, I didn't press the clutch properly when stopping right after completing the S-curve, and the car stalled. The instructor immediately said stalling outside test items isn't counted as a scoring point, but don't celebrate too soon - if stalling happens during critical moments like starting off or operational errors, it might trigger other point deductions. I think the key is staying calm and practicing clutch-throttle coordination more. Even if you stall outside test items during the exam, don't panic - check the vehicle condition before restarting to avoid affecting subsequent performance. Remember, safety first - rules are rigid, but driving skills need to be solid.
