How many points are deducted for stalling once in Subject 2 of the driving test?
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Stalling the engine once due to improper operation results in a deduction of 10 points. Other common situations that lead to point deductions include the following: Exceeding the boundary line, failing to reverse into the parking space, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route or sequence, or exceeding the allotted time will result in a deduction of 100 points. For hill-start parking, if the right side of the vehicle is more than 30 cm from the roadside line, 10 points are deducted; if it exceeds 50 cm, 100 points are deducted. Crossing or touching the line results in a deduction of 100 points. If the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and deviates by no 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 for failing, deducting 20 points, 10 points, or 5 points. The test is considered passed under the following conditions: ① For applicants of large buses, trailers, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required.
When I took the Category 2 driving test back then, stalling the engine once deducted 10 points, which I remember clearly because the instructor repeatedly emphasized this point. The entire test was scored out of 100, with a passing mark of 80, so stalling wasn't fatal, but you must avoid making consecutive mistakes. I've seen some students stall due to nervousness when starting, improperly coordinating the clutch and throttle, losing 10 points and panicking even more, then hitting the line during reverse parking, resulting in an immediate fail. The instructor always taught us to practice the half-clutch technique more—slowly releasing the clutch while gently applying the throttle to avoid stalling. Although stalling during the test doesn't deduct many points, it can disrupt your focus, so it's important to simulate this scenario often during driving school practice and stay calm. If you do stall, don't panic—immediately restart the engine and continue the operation without letting it affect the subsequent tasks. Overall, Category 2 emphasizes details, and practice is key.
