How many points are deducted for stalling during Subject 2?
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If the engine stalls once due to improper operation, 10 points will be deducted. Other common situations that result in point deductions include the following: If the vehicle body crosses the line, fails to enter the garage during reversing, stops midway, does not follow the prescribed route or sequence, or exceeds the allotted time, 100 points will be deducted. For the slope parking test, if the right side of the vehicle body is more than 30 cm from the roadside line after parking, 10 points will be deducted; if it exceeds 50 cm, 100 points will be deducted. If the vehicle rolls back and crosses or touches the line, 100 points will be deducted. If the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and deviates by more than 50 cm, 10 points will be deducted; if it exceeds 50 cm, 100 points will be deducted. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required. ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required.
Last time when teaching a beginner, someone asked how many points would be deducted for stalling during the Subject 2 test. I remember clearly that it's a 10-point deduction, and you need at least 80 out of 100 to pass. During the test, in sections like hill starts or reversing into a parking space, if you release the clutch too quickly, it's easy to stall. After the deduction, don't panic—quickly press the clutch, shift to neutral, restart the engine, and continue the operation. When training students, I always emphasize the importance of practicing the coordination between the accelerator and clutch, especially simulating test conditions. Focus on controlling the pedals rather than the outcome to reduce mistakes. One stall isn't a big deal, but if it happens repeatedly, you might fail. So, the key is to stay calm and not panic.
I just finished my Subject 2 driving test recently, let me share my experience. During the test, the engine stalled once while reversing into the parking space, and the examiner said it would deduct 10 points directly. Fortunately, not too many points were deducted in other sections, so I passed in the end. The total score is 100, with 80 being the passing mark. A 10-point deduction for stalling is considered minor, as long as no other mistakes are made. After stalling, you need to restart the engine immediately; don't just sit there or you might lose more points. During practice, I found that controlling the clutch is key, especially on slopes—lifting the clutch slowly makes the car more stable. The pressure during the test can easily make you flustered, so doing a few mock tests beforehand helps avoid mistakes.
