How many points are deducted for stalling in Subject 2?
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Causing the engine to stall once due to improper operation will result in a deduction of 10 points. Other common situations that lead to point deductions include the following: Vehicle crossing the line, failing to reverse into the garage, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route or sequence, or exceeding the allotted time will result in a deduction of 100 points. For slope parking: if the right side of the vehicle is more than 30 cm from the roadside line after parking, 10 points are deducted; if it exceeds 50 cm, 100 points are deducted. Running over or brushing against the line results in a 100-point deduction. If the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and deviates by more than 50 cm, 10 points are deducted; if it exceeds 50 cm, 100 points are deducted. Subject 2 has a maximum score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is considered 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 stalling during the Subject 2 driving test, which cost me 10 points directly – I was so panicked! The total test score is 100, and you need 80 to pass, so one stall has a significant impact. I stalled during the hill start because I released the clutch too quickly and didn’t control the throttle properly. The instructor had warned me beforehand that stalling is common during slope operations, especially for nervous beginners with shaky hands. Looking back now, practicing hill starts more often would have helped—lightly pressing the throttle while steadily releasing the clutch could have prevented this mistake. The test rules are set this way to ensure we master the operations and reduce risks on the road. If you stall, don’t give up—stay calm and keep driving; as long as you don’t make mistakes in other sections, you can still pass. Practicing to build muscle memory is key. I passed on my retest, and it was a profound lesson.
