How many points are deducted for hitting a cone in motorcycle slalom test?
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Hitting a cone in motorcycle slalom test deducts 100 points. Sequence of Subject 2 exam items: Hill start and stop at designated point, parallel parking, curve driving, right-angle turn, reverse parking. Not wearing seatbelt deducts 100 points, not closing door properly deducts 100 points. Failing to use turn signal when starting, turning, changing lanes, overtaking, or stopping (or using for less than 3 seconds) deducts 10 points. Exam standards: Failing to stop at designated point deducts 100 points; if vehicle's front bumper doesn't reach control line after stopping, deducts 100 points; rolling back more than 30cm after stopping deducts 100 points; rolling back less than 30cm deducts 10 points (originally 20 points); not using left turn signal when starting deducts 10 points. Driving over solid road edge line deducts 100 points.
When I first learned to ride a motorcycle, the slalom test was a key part of the license exam. Knocking over one cone usually resulted in a 5-point deduction because the examiner strictly assessed vehicle control skills. My friend failed his first attempt by hitting three cones, losing 15 points and nearly failing. During practice, it's important to find an open space, set up some cones to simulate the test, focus on maintaining balance, use low gears to control the throttle, and look ahead instead of staring at the cones. This skill is crucial for avoiding obstacles in daily riding—I've found that shifting body weight forward helps stabilize the bike. The exam is scored out of 100, and failing more than 20 points means failure, so every cone knocked over affects the result. Even now when driving, I often remind myself to operate precisely to prevent accidents.
