How Many Points Are Deducted for Stalling?

[DelCamila]

Stalling once deducts 10 points. Here are the relevant details: 1. Precautions for starting: Before starting, ensure the handbrake is fully released. If the handbrake is not completely lowered when the vehicle starts, it creates resistance, making it easy to stall when accelerating. This should be noted both when starting from the beginning in Subject 2 and when starting after stopping at the slope fixed-point parking. 2. Clutch: Do not lift the clutch too high. If the clutch is lifted too high and the foot brake is not released in time, the inconsistency between the engine and wheel speeds can easily cause stalling. Therefore, control the height at which the clutch pedal is lifted.

[DiTaylor]

I've seen many novice drivers worry about this! Stalling during normal driving is not actually a traffic violation, so no points will be deducted. However, if you stall at an intersection or in a no-parking zone and get caught for illegal parking, you'll lose 1 point. If stalling leads to the vehicle rolling and causing an accident due to delayed handling, the responsibility becomes much greater. The key is to quickly turn on the hazard lights, shift to neutral and engage the handbrake before restarting the engine, especially on slopes—don't panic and mishandle the clutch.

[Sue]

As a seasoned driver, I remind you that stalling itself won't get you a ticket. However, during the Subject 2 driving test, stalling once deducts 10 points, and stalling during hill start results in immediate failure. The real trouble in actual road conditions lies in the chain reactions: for example, stalling at an intersection when the light turns green and failing to move within three minutes may be recorded as violating traffic signals, resulting in a 6-point deduction; stalling on the highway and not moving the car promptly may lead to a 3-point penalty. I once nearly got rear-ended after stalling on a rainy day, so I recommend practicing clutch control more often to reduce the chances of stalling.

[Rudy]

From a safety perspective, stalling poses a far greater risk than point deductions. A friend of mine was fined 200 yuan for stalling in a tunnel but received no point penalty, as traffic regulations clearly state that stalling itself is not punishable. What requires vigilance are the actions after stalling: forgetting to engage the handbrake leading to rolling back and hitting another vehicle will result in full liability; if the battery drains after stalling, preventing a restart and forcing the car to occupy the lane, exceeding 3 minutes may constitute illegal parking. Drivers with auto start-stop systems should be especially cautious—avoid stomping on the accelerator if the system mistakenly judges a stall.