How many points are deducted for stalling once in Subject 3?
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The "Motor Vehicle Driver Training Teaching and Examination Syllabus" stipulates that stalling once in Subject 3 due to improper operation deducts 10 points. Below are the reasons for stalling in Subject 3 and the examination content: Reasons for stalling in Subject 3: If the clutch is released too quickly, the power output of the engine and the power input of the transmission shaft are not proportional, causing a sudden increase in friction, which results in stalling. In simpler terms, this happens when the RPM is too low. Therefore, when starting, slowly release the clutch while gently pressing the accelerator. Once the RPM is approximately stable, you can fully release the clutch. Subject 3 examination content: The road driving skills test consists of 16 items: vehicle preparation, starting, driving in a straight line, shifting gears, turning left at an intersection, turning right at an intersection, changing lanes, passing through intersections, pulling over, crossing pedestrian crosswalks, passing through school zones, passing through bus stops, meeting oncoming vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving.
I'm totally qualified to speak on this! Just last week, my relative stalled during their Category 3 driving test. Stalling once deducts 10 points, which is basically a nationwide standard. But don't panic - you only need 80 points to pass Category 3, so there's still hope after the deduction. The key is to quickly shift to neutral and restart the engine after stalling - if you can get moving again within 3 seconds, it doesn't count as stopping midway, otherwise you'll lose another 5 points. The test cars have higher idle speeds, so just gently release the clutch at half-engagement - no need to rev the gas like during practice. My cousin actually passed despite stalling once - keeping calm is what matters most.
