Why does the car often stall when climbing a slope in Subject 2?
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Reasons for stalling when climbing a slope in Subject 2: 1. Reason one: The clutch is released too quickly during startup, and the throttle is not synchronized. 2. Reason two: When starting with the clutch partially engaged, failing to release the handbrave when reaching the engagement point will cause the vehicle to stall. The correct way to depress the clutch is to place the ball of the left foot on the clutch pedal, using the extension and flexion of the knee and ankle joints to press down. The action of depressing the clutch pedal should be quick, pressing it all the way down to achieve complete separation. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The test items for small cars C1 and C2 include five mandatory tests: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving on a curved path.
I've been teaching driving for many years, and stalling on the slope during Subject 2 is a common issue, mainly due to improper clutch control. Beginners often release the clutch too quickly when starting on a slope without matching it with enough throttle, causing the car to stall. For example, during the driving test, nervousness can lead to rushing—releasing the handbrake as soon as the clutch reaches the biting point, which increases engine load and easily causes stalling. Additionally, insufficient or delayed throttle application makes it harder on steeper slopes, where more power is needed. I advise students to practice finding the clutch's biting point more often. Find a safe, gentle slope to practice repeatedly. The sequence should be: press the clutch and brake, shift to first gear, slowly release the clutch until the car slightly vibrates, immediately apply throttle to around 1500 RPM, then gradually release the handbrake. Practicing this for a week will significantly improve success rates. Although stalling seems minor, failing the test because of it is troublesome, so it's important to take it seriously.
