How many points are deducted for stalling on the slope in Subject 2?
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In the Subject 2 driving test, stalling during hill start will result in a 10-point deduction. If the engine stalls due to improper operation, 10 points will be deducted each time. During hill start, when the left foot slowly releases the clutch pedal until the vehicle begins to vibrate, it should be slightly held at this position to confirm whether the vehicle has a forward tendency and power. Do not continue to lift the clutch pedal to prevent stalling. When the vehicle moves forward, the right hand should then completely release the handbrake and slowly apply the accelerator. When starting on a slope, if no accelerator is applied, the vehicle is likely to stall due to insufficient idle speed, which cannot drive the vehicle to start on the slope. The three common reasons for mistakes during hill start are: insufficient accelerator, improper timing of releasing the handbrake, and poor coordination between the accelerator and clutch. Therefore, the accelerator should be applied timely, with the amount adjusted according to the slope—more for steep slopes and less for gentle slopes. Secondly, the timing of releasing the handbrake must be well controlled. Releasing it too early will cause the vehicle to roll backward, while releasing it too late will cause stalling. The best timing is when the clutch pedal is lifted to the semi-engaged position and the engine sound changes, then release immediately. The coordination between the accelerator and clutch is also very important. Besides hill start, daily gear shifting requires good coordination between the accelerator and clutch, with the key points being to lift the clutch gently and apply the accelerator slowly.
