How many points are deducted for stalling once in Subject 3?

[DeMariana]

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.

[SanBarrett]

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.

[DeTeagan]

Veteran driving instructor here to share a few words: I emphasize to my trainees every day that stalling the engine costs 10 points. Lifting the clutch too quickly, forgetting to add throttle on a slope, or nervously hitting the brakes can all easily cause a stall. However, the exam system only counts operational errors, not the number of times—stalling twice will deduct all 20 points. My advice is to silently recite the mantra before starting: 'Lift the clutch slowly until the car shakes, gently release the brake and add a bit of throttle.' Many trainees panic after stalling and forget to pull the handbrake, which is when things really go south.

[Amara]

A mom who recently accompanied her daughter for the driving test tells you: My daughter stalled the car during the third road test last month. The test car was different from our driving school's car, the clutch was particularly light! Her face turned pale when the examiner said stalling would deduct 10 points, but luckily she didn't make any mistakes in the following sections. Remind your child to always shift to neutral before restarting the engine after stalling, starting the engine in gear means an immediate fail. For the retest, I had her wear thin-soled shoes to better feel the clutch, and she barely passed with 90 points.

[JadeAnn]

The driving school duty room hears students complain about this every day. Stalling in Subject 3 does deduct 10 points, but it's much gentler than crossing the line which costs 100 points. There's a key detail: if you restart the engine immediately after stalling before the wheels completely stop, the system might not count it as stopping midway. Our instructors all teach the stall recovery method—press the clutch pedal fully with your left foot while gently tapping the accelerator with your right foot, and simultaneously ignite with your right hand. Tested personally, this can reduce the probability of point deduction.

[PhoebeFitz]

As someone who's been through it, I can relate: during my driving test, stalling the engine in Section 3 cost me 10 points, and I still remember the examiner's sigh. But what's even scarier is rolling back after stalling—that's an instant 100-point deduction! Remember to engage the handbrake first when starting on a slope, and only release the brake when the car shakes enough to vibrate the rearview mirror. Under the new regulations in some areas, there's no retest fee for stalling now. Before your next start, pump the clutch a couple more times to find the biting point, and don't stress too much about point deductions.