How many points are deducted for stalling without returning to neutral in Subject 2?
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Stalling without returning to neutral in Subject 2 results in a deduction of 100 points. Below are the relevant details: 1. Common point deductions in Subject 2 include: failure to use the seatbelt as required; blocking or turning off the in-car audio-video monitoring equipment; not following the examiner's instructions; inability to correctly use vehicle components such as lights and wipers; the vehicle rolling backward more than 30 cm during startup; driving with both hands off the steering wheel; prolonged mismatch between gear and speed, causing the engine RPM to be too high or too low. Additionally, each test item has specific deduction rules. 2. Specific deduction items: For hill-start and parking, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50 cm, 100 points are deducted. If the startup time exceeds 30 seconds after stopping, 100 points are deducted. If the vehicle's wheels roll over the road edge line while parking, 100 points are deducted. If the vehicle body is more than 50 cm from the road edge line and the parking brake is not properly engaged, 100 points are deducted. If the body is between 30 cm and 50 cm from the road edge line, 10 points are deducted. If the vehicle rolls back between 10 cm and 30 cm during startup, 5 points are deducted. For parallel parking, exiting the line after parking or failing to use or incorrectly using the turn signal when exiting the garage results in a 100-point deduction. Exceeding 90 seconds to complete the task deducts 10 points. Contacting the garage edge with the vehicle body deducts 100 points. Each time the wheels touch the lane edge during movement, 10 points are deducted. Parking for more than 2 seconds deducts 10 points, and each occurrence deducts 5 points.
I still remember when I was taking the Subject 2 driving test, I was so nervous that during one practice session, I forgot to shift back to neutral after stalling and directly restarted the engine. The instructor immediately yelled at me, saying this would cost points in the exam. Generally, stalling itself deducts 10 points as a basic rule; if you fail to shift back to neutral before restarting, that’s an additional major mistake, also costing 10 points—equivalent to making two errors in a row. With a total score of 100 points, falling below 80 means failure, so you really have to be careful! I learned my lesson and made sure to always shift to neutral before restarting after stalling—this is both safer and avoids point deductions. During the test, the examiner pays close attention to these small details because they reflect safety awareness and prevent the car from suddenly lurching forward and causing harm. Practicing with multiple simulations helps build good habits, avoiding panic during the actual test.
From my experience, improper vehicle operation during the driving test's Subject 2 can lead to point deductions. A typical issue is starting the engine without shifting to neutral after stalling. According to the test rules, stalling usually deducts 10 points as a standard penalty. If you restart the engine without shifting to neutral first, it's considered an improper operation and may incur an additional 10-point deduction. That means a single mistake could cost you 20 points, which is quite risky. I always remind novice drivers that this habit isn't just for passing the test—it's crucial for safety. On real roads, starting without neutral gear could damage the transmission or cause sudden vehicle movement accidents. Therefore, strict test standards are beneficial for developing safe driving habits. I recommend paying extra attention to procedures during practice: shift to neutral before restarting for safer operation.
