Will Stalling During the Start in Subject 3 Result in Failure?
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Stalling during the start in Subject 3 is considered a failure. Below is an introduction about vehicle starting: Introduction: Vehicle starting refers to the process of transitioning a car from a stationary state to motion. It is the first item in driving lessons and the inevitable first step in driving that people must go through, albeit tedious. Starting is divided into level-road starting and slope starting. Level-road starting refers to starting the car on relatively flat ground. Slope starting refers to starting the car on a slope with a certain angle, which is a basic skill that new drivers must master. Operating steps: Shift into 1st gear with the right hand, turn on the left turn signal with the right hand, press the horn once with the left hand, slowly lift the clutch pedal with the left foot to the semi-engagement point, while slowly releasing the parking brake lever with the right hand, and simultaneously pressing the accelerator pedal with the right foot to add throttle.
I often help my friends practice driving, and stalling during the start of the Category 3 test can indeed lead to failure. For test items like hill-start parking and starting, if the car rolls back more than 30 centimeters, the examiner will directly deduct points or fail you, as it shows a lack of coordination between the clutch and brake control, posing a high potential accident risk. During practice, focus on finding the semi-engaged clutch feeling: first press the brake, gently lift the clutch until the car slightly vibrates, then release the brake and give it some gas—don’t rush. I’ve seen many people retake the test because of this small mistake, so I recommend extra practice sessions before the exam.
Last year, I failed my driving test on the third subject because the car rolled back during the start, which really made me nervous. After stopping on the slope and releasing the brake to start, the car rolled back slightly, and the examiner immediately failed me. The reason was lifting the clutch too quickly without steady and precise foot control. The test standards are strict; exceeding the rollback limit results in zero points, as it involves the fundamentals of safe driving. Looking back now, I didn’t pay enough attention to the rhythm during practice. I suggest everyone simulate real road conditions more often and perform movements slowly to ensure smooth driving.
