How to Restart Without Losing Points After Stalling on a Slope?
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Restarting after stalling on a slope will result in point deductions. In the Subject 2 slope start test, stalling directly deducts 10 points. Below are specific details about slope starts: 1. Failure to start the vehicle: If the vehicle is not started within 30 seconds after stopping, it is considered a timeout and results in failure; 2. Not aligned with the pole line: After stopping, if the front bumper of the car or the front axle of the motorcycle is not aligned with the pole line and deviates by more than 50 cm, 20 points will be deducted; 3. Body distance: After stopping, if the body is more than 30 cm away from the road edge line, 20 points will be deducted; 4. Vehicle rollback: After starting, if the vehicle rolls back between 30 cm and 50 cm, 20 points will be deducted; if it rolls back more than 50 cm, the test will be failed; 5. Stalling: Stalling on the slope deducts 20 points.
I've been driving for over a decade and can handle manual transmission stalling on hills with ease. The first thing when stalling is not to panic—immediately press firmly on the brake pedal to keep the car from rolling backward. Then engage the handbrake to lock the wheels for added safety. Next, start the engine, press the clutch, and shift into neutral or first gear. Here’s the key: gently press the accelerator with your right foot to raise the RPM to around 1,500, then slowly release the clutch with your left foot. When you feel the car vibrate slightly or sense forward movement, immediately release the handbrake while continuing to accelerate. The whole process should be smooth and seamless—moving too fast can cause another stall, while too slow may lead to rolling. During tests, rolling back no more than 30cm is acceptable. Practice starting on flat ground to get a feel for the coordination, and once mastered, you’ll handle hills effortlessly. Stay calm—steady nerves mean fewer mistakes. Regularly practice on small slopes to get used to manual control, and you’ll avoid penalties for sure.
