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How many points are deducted for stalling during the slope fixed-point parking in Subject 2?

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HaydenLee
07/28/2025, 09:26:24 AM

During the slope fixed-point parking, stalling once during the start deducts 10 points. Other point deduction items are as follows: After parking, if the right side of the vehicle body is more than 30 cm away from the roadside line, 10 points are deducted; if more than 50 cm, 100 points are deducted; crossing or touching the line deducts 100 points. After parking, if the front bumper is not positioned on the pole line and the deviation is within 50 cm, 10 points are deducted; if the deviation exceeds 50 cm, 100 points are deducted. After parking, if the parking brake is not tightened, 10 points are deducted. If the start is not completed within 30 seconds, 100 points are deducted. When starting the engine, if the gear is not in neutral or parking gear, 100 points are deducted. During the start, if the vehicle rolls back less than 30 cm, 10 points are deducted; if it rolls back more than 30 cm, 100 points are deducted. Key points for slope fixed-point parking operation: Upon hearing the "slope fixed-point parking" command (about 20 meters from the pole), turn on the right turn signal, steer appropriately to the right, and drive slowly along the right side of the road, paying attention to the distance between the vehicle body and the right side line. When the vehicle is about 10 meters away from the parking pole, approach the target slowly, accurately, and steadily. Accurately estimate the target using a point on the parking pole and the windshield (or hood) (this point should be determined during practice based on the vehicle model and driver's height). When the windshield point aligns with the parking pole, meaning the vehicle bumper aligns with the parking pole line, stop immediately.

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OLucia
08/11/2025, 02:04:15 PM

I just passed the subject two test not long ago. I remember that if the engine stalls during the hill-start, you'll lose 10 points immediately. This test item has very detailed requirements - the front bumper must stop exactly on the pole line during parking, with no more than 30cm deviation, and the car body can't be too far from the edge line. Stalling means losing points, and if you fail to restart within 30 seconds after stalling, you fail the test directly. During practice, my instructor repeatedly emphasized maintaining the half-clutch state steadily - releasing the clutch too quickly or not matching with the accelerator properly would easily cause stalling. I kept watching the tachometer during each practice session, and it took me over twenty attempts to develop the right foot feel. During the actual test, my palms were so sweaty from nervousness, but fortunately I managed to pass it on the first attempt.

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StJohnny
09/28/2025, 04:38:22 AM

Be careful with stalling on the ramp during the hill start test - it'll cost you 10 points! The hardest part is controlling the speed. Many trainees stall because they fail to manage the clutch properly. Our instructor always says: remember to pull the handbrake when stopping, then slowly release the clutch when starting - only release the handbrake and press the accelerator when you feel the front of the car lift. Once a trainee stalled twice consecutively during the test, losing 10 points each time, resulting in immediate failure - such a waste. My advice: practice hill starts repeatedly to get used to that vibration feeling.

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OPaige
11/11/2025, 10:45:57 PM

Stalling deducts 10 points! I took the second driving test twice, and failed the first time due to stalling on the slope. The key is to press the brake firmly after stopping, then slowly release the clutch when starting, and only release the brake and press the accelerator when the car body starts to shake. Don't panic, as releasing the clutch too quickly will cause the car to stall. The penalty chart on our driving school's wall clearly states that stalling deducts 10 points, and other mistakes like exceeding 30 cm in distance also deduct 10 points.

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DeMichael
01/02/2026, 12:28:47 AM

Stalling on a slope results in a 10-point deduction, and the passing score for the entire Subject 2 test is 80 points, so this mistake can be quite costly. During my practice sessions, the instructor repeatedly demonstrated: the parking position must be accurate, with the front of the car parallel to the pole line; when starting, the handbrake must be used, as releasing the footbrake directly can cause the car to roll back. He also taught me a remedy: if the car stalls, immediately shift to neutral and restart the engine. Starting within 30 seconds only incurs a single point deduction, whereas failing to act results in an automatic fail. It's recommended to eat a piece of chocolate before the test to help stabilize your mindset.

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Eleanor
03/30/2026, 01:29:33 AM

Stalling on the ramp project results in an immediate 10-point deduction. My cousin failed last month's test because of this. Parking position on the test site must be precise; exceeding 30 cm between the wheels and the edge line also deducts 10 points. Stalling during startup is the most common issue, usually due to poor coordination between the clutch and accelerator. The instructor's tip is to slowly lift the clutch with the left foot until the car body shakes violently, lightly press the accelerator with the right foot, and release the handbrake only after hearing the engine sound deepen. It's advisable to try several car models during practice to get a feel for the clutch depth.

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