How many points are deducted for stalling on a slope?
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In the Subject 2 driving test, stalling during hill start results in a deduction of 10 points. If the vehicle fails to start within 30 seconds after stopping on the slope, 100 points are deducted. The specific point deductions are as follows: 1. Not stopping within 50 cm of the designated pole line: If the vehicle's front bumper or the motorcycle's front axle does not stop within 50 cm of the pole line, it is considered a failure. 2. Not stopping exactly on the pole line but within 50 cm: If the vehicle's front bumper or the motorcycle's front axle does not stop exactly on the pole line but is within 50 cm, 10 points are deducted. 3. Vehicle body more than 30 cm from the road edge line: If the vehicle body is more than 30 cm from the road edge line after stopping, 10 points are deducted (previously 20 points). 4. Vehicle rolling back 30 cm but not exceeding 50 cm: If the vehicle rolls back 30 cm but not exceeding 50 cm after starting, 20 points are deducted. 5. Vehicle rolling back 50 cm: If the vehicle rolls back 50 cm after starting, it is considered a test failure.
I remember when I was taking the driving test for Subject 2, the instructor emphasized not stalling on the hill start. Now, the test rules deduct 10 points directly for stalling, which is pretty critical! If you add another 10-point deduction for stopping more than 30cm from the designated spot, you might fail the test. Once during my test, the car jerked and stalled, so I quickly restarted it. My advice is to focus on practicing the half-clutch technique during training—slowly lift the clutch with your left foot until the car vibrates, gently press the accelerator with your right foot, and don’t grip the steering wheel too tightly. If you do stall, don’t panic; just restart within 30 seconds to avoid wasting time and failing over a small mistake.
