Will a novice driver be penalized for stalling at a traffic light?
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Stalling at a traffic light does not result in penalty points. During normal driving, stalling when the traffic light turns red will not incur penalty points. Even if you stall when the light is green, there are no penalties, though drivers behind may honk to urge you to move. However, crossing the solid line while the light is red will lead to penalty points. Additional relevant information is as follows: Note 1: For short stops, such as at a brief red light, simply pressing the brake is sufficient. However, if the stop exceeds 2 minutes, shift to N (Neutral) gear to protect the transmission and prevent overheating of the transmission fluid. If the stop exceeds 5 minutes, it’s best to turn off the engine and shift to P (Park) gear—this is both eco-friendly and fuel-efficient. Note 2: When accelerating from a stop, avoid flooring the accelerator, as this only increases engine RPM, causing unnecessary engine noise, transmission wear, and fuel wastage. Instead, gently press the accelerator and use low-speed downshifting to increase torque for smoother acceleration. Gradually and evenly increase speed before accelerating further—this approach makes driving an automatic transmission vehicle feel smoother. For short stops, such as at a brief red light, simply pressing the brake is sufficient. However, if the stop exceeds 2 minutes, shift to N (Neutral) gear to protect the transmission and prevent overheating of the transmission fluid. If the stop exceeds 5 minutes, it’s best to turn off the engine and shift to P (Park) gear—this is both eco-friendly and fuel-efficient.
