Is stalling on a hill start a point deduction or an immediate fail?
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During the driving test for Subject 2 (slope starting), stalling on a hill start results in a 20-point deduction. The evaluation criteria for hill parking and starting are as follows: 1. After the vehicle stops: If the front bumper of the car or the front axle of the motorcycle is not aligned with the pole line, and the deviation exceeds 50 centimeters, it is considered a failure; If the vehicle stops and the body is more than 30 centimeters away from the road edge line, 10 points will be deducted (originally 20 points); If the body is more than 50 centimeters away from the road edge line, the test is failed; If the vehicle is not started within 30 seconds, it is considered a timeout failure; 2. After the vehicle starts: If the vehicle rolls back between 30 and 50 centimeters, 20 points will be deducted; Stalling on the slope results in a 20-point deduction.
From the perspective of driving license test rules, stalling on a hill start usually results in point deductions rather than an immediate test failure. I remember when I was taking my driving test, the instructor mentioned that stalling once during the start would deduct around 10 points, as long as the total points didn’t exceed the limit. In most regions, failing the test requires accumulating over 80 points in deductions, so a single stall won’t ruin the entire test. The key is to restart the vehicle immediately without panicking, otherwise, rolling back and causing an accident could lead to real trouble. Regular practice of coordinating the clutch and throttle, maintaining proper RPM, can significantly reduce the chances of stalling. Also, pay attention to road conditions—hills are more slippery on rainy days. Keeping the brakes steady is fundamental, and anticipating the difficulty of the slope beforehand, along with getting enough rest before the test to avoid nervousness, is crucial.
