How many points are deducted for stalling during hill start?
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Stalling during hill start deducts 20 points. Definition of hill start: Hill start is part of the driving test, specifically in Subject 2. According to the relevant test scoring regulations, rolling back less than 30 cm after starting deducts 10 points. If the rollback exceeds 30 cm, the system will directly deem it a failure; stalling during start deducts 20 points. Scoring standards for hill parking and start: Failing to park at the designated spot deducts 100 points; if the vehicle's front bumper does not reach the control line after stopping, deduct 100 points; rolling back more than 30 cm after parking deducts 100 points, while rolling back less than 30 cm deducts 10 points; failing to turn on the left turn signal when starting deducts 10 points; driving over the solid edge line of the road deducts 100 points; if the front bumper does not reach the parking line after stopping, deduct 10 points (originally 20 points); parking with the right front wheel more than 30 cm from the edge line deducts 10 points (originally 20 points); exceeding 30 seconds for starting deducts 100 points.
When I first started learning to drive, I often made the mistake of stalling on hill starts. During the test, one stall cost me 10 points, and I almost failed. That time, it happened because I released the clutch too quickly with my left foot and didn’t keep up with the throttle, causing the car to shake a few times before stalling. Later, my instructor explained that stalling during a hill start in the driving test’s Subject 2 results in a standard deduction of 10 points, and accumulating over 20 points means failing the test. During practice, it’s important to simulate slopes more often and find the semi-engagement point—the feeling when the clutch is released just enough to make the front of the car vibrate slightly, while gently applying throttle with the right foot. I also realized that the vehicle’s condition matters; a worn-out clutch or a loose handbrake increases the risk of stalling. Safety-wise, stalling can lead to rolling backward, which is quite dangerous. After more practice, I can now easily handle all kinds of slopes. I recommend beginners focus their training time on this, familiarize themselves with different car models, and reduce nervousness during the test.
