How many points are deducted for stalling on a slope?

[SanMia]

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.

[AlanLee]

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.

[DeDaisy]

Our driving school instructors always say stalling on slopes is a common issue for beginners. According to current driving test standards, stalling once deducts 10 points out of 100, and failing occurs if the score drops below 80. The key is whether other mistakes are made simultaneously—for example, rolling back over 30cm results in immediate failure. I teach students to focus on listening to engine sound changes with their ears. When the RPM suddenly drops, keep the clutch steady with the left foot without moving, and this is when the right foot should add throttle. Practicing on small slopes in parking lots is much easier than on test slopes.

[JeremiahAnn]

Stalling on a hill start only deducts 10 points! Last year during my Category 2 test, I stalled on the slope—my heart sank when the dashboard suddenly went dark. But the examiner said it was just a 10-point deduction and the test continued normally; I passed with 90 points in the end. Remember to immediately press the brake hard and shift to neutral after stalling, then restart the engine—never try to start it in gear. The driving test guide has simulation videos; I recommend watching them ten times before the test. The main reason is usually releasing the clutch too quickly without matching it with the throttle when the car's front rises.

[Micah]

Stalling during the hill start test results in a uniform 10-point deduction, but the actual danger is far more severe than the penalty. Once, while driving a manual transmission car up a steep slope with a truck closely following behind, the car rolled back half a meter the moment it stalled! The driving test rules state that rolling back more than 30 centimeters leads to an immediate failure, and the consequences on the road could be even more dire. The key to avoiding stalling lies in three points: first engage the handbrake before starting, gently press the accelerator with your right foot while lifting the clutch with your left foot, and watch for the tachometer needle to jump to around 1500 RPM for the most stability. Experienced drivers recommend practicing with the driving school's training car, as private cars have clutches that are too sensitive and prone to stalling.

[StEvangeline]

Having repaired cars for over a decade, I often encounter beginners asking about stalling during driving tests. Stalling on the slope during Subject 2 will definitely deduct 10 points, but many trainees don't realize they must complete the restart within 30 seconds after stalling, or they'll fail. The root cause lies in the coordination between the transmission and engine, which is less common in automatic transmissions. I recommend beginners wear thin-soled shoes while practicing, as it's easier to feel the clutch vibration range. Test cars usually have adjusted idling speeds, so it's advisable to test the throttle in advance to gauge the pressure. Here's a little trick: watching the tachometer is more accurate than listening to the engine sound—apply more fuel when the needle drops below 500 rpm.