How many points are deducted for stalling during startup in Subject 2?
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Stalling the engine once due to improper operation deducts 10 points. Other common situations that result in point deductions include: Vehicle body crossing the line, failing to reverse into the garage, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route or sequence, or exceeding the allotted time will deduct 100 points. For slope parking, if the right side of the vehicle body is more than 30 cm from the roadside line after parking, 10 points are deducted; more than 50 cm deducts 100 points. Running over or brushing the line deducts 100 points. If the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and the deviation is within 50 cm, 10 points are deducted; exceeding 50 cm deducts 100 points. Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is passed under the following conditions: ① For large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required.
I remember during my driving test, I stalled the car at the start and got 10 points deducted, which made my palms sweat with nervousness. The hill start is where this mistake happens most often—improper coordination between the clutch and throttle causes the car to jerk and stall. The examiner sternly emphasized the importance of safety control. Later, after more practice, I realized the key is to hold the semi-engaged clutch point steady and not release it too quickly. Watching tutorial videos before the test really helps reduce mistakes. Stalling too many times might even lead to an outright failure, so it’s crucial to practice diligently and not slack off. A few more simulation runs during practice usually do the trick.
From teaching experience, stalling at the start usually deducts 10 points. Losing a few points out of 100 may seem minor, but accumulated mistakes can lead to failing. Common causes include releasing the clutch too quickly or insufficient throttle. Students should practice finding the clutch's friction point: pause for a second when the car slightly vibrates, then release slowly. Take a deep breath and relax before starting; developing good habits is more important than the test itself. Avoid chain reactions like losing extra time or unstable steering. Discussing real-life cases more often will speed up progress.
