Will Stalling on a Hill Start Result in Points Deduction?
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Stalling during the hill start in Subject 2 results in a 20-point deduction. Here is relevant information: Introduction: The driver's examination (motor vehicle driver's examination) is a qualification test organized by the Vehicle Management Office of the Public Security Bureau. Only by passing the driver's examination can one obtain a driver's license and legally operate a motor vehicle. Examination Subjects: Applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must pass the following four subjects: Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge examination, Subject 2: Field driving skills examination, Subject 3: Road driving skills examination, and Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving related knowledge.
Stalling on a hill start will indeed result in point deductions during the driving test. I remember during the Subject 2 exam, the examiner specifically emphasized that hill starts were a key assessment item. Stalling once deducts 10 points, and the full score for Subject 2 is only 100 points, with 80 needed to pass. If the car rolls back more than 30 centimeters after stalling, it’s an immediate 100-point deduction and a fail. However, stalling doesn’t mean it’s over—as long as you quickly shift back to neutral and restart the engine, you can continue the test. Once, while accompanying a friend during practice, he stalled and panicked, trying to restart without shifting to neutral, which led to an immediate failure. It’s recommended that beginners focus on practicing the clutch’s biting point: when you hear the engine sound deepen, slowly release the brake, and once you feel the car’s front lift, apply the throttle.