Is stopping midway in Subject 2 considered stalling?
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Stopping midway in Subject 2 is not entirely the same as stalling, and you have two exam attempts. Stalling equals failure, but one stall is allowed for a restart. Midway stopping isn't an issue; the key is to avoid stalling by properly controlling the clutch. Here's additional information: 1. Cause analysis: Insufficient clutch control time, improper grasp of clutch release and depression strength and range, causing sudden speed changes - either abruptly stopping or quickly releasing the clutch leading to stalling. When turning the steering wheel fully, the angled front wheels create significant resistance, resulting in brief vehicle stops. 2. Venue issues: Uneven surfaces with small pits or slopes may seem insignificant but can cause momentary stops, requiring good clutch control and understanding.
I've been teaching driving for several years and often hear students ask whether stopping during Subject 2 means stalling. Actually, there's a big difference: stopping midway just means the car comes to a halt, like pausing briefly at the designated spot during the slope stop exercise, with the engine still running; stalling means the engine shuts off completely and needs to be restarted. During the test, if you handle stopping well—like resuming promptly—it usually doesn't incur penalties; but if you stall, the examiner deducts major points or even counts it as a failure. Beginners often confuse the two, so I recommend practicing clutch control regularly and lifting the clutch slowly during hill starts to avoid stalling. When I train students, I emphasize this repeatedly—simulating real test conditions in practice significantly reduces mistakes, since failing an exam wastes a lot of time.
