Will stalling on a slope result in point deduction or immediate failure?
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Stalling on a slope will result in point deduction but not immediate failure. Below are the test contents and precautions for Subject 2: Subject 2 test contents: Reverse parking, parking and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, parallel parking, curve driving. Subject 2 test precautions: When performing reverse parking, pay attention to the rearview mirror to accurately judge the distance between the rear wheels and the two lines of the parking space. During parallel parking, drive the car to a position parallel to the parking space, then reverse into the parking space without stopping; stopping will result in test failure. During right-angle turns, if the left rear wheel runs over the corner, it's because the steering was turned too early. If the right front wheel runs over the sideline, it's because the steering was turned too late or the car body was too close to the outer sideline when entering the turn.
Stalling during a hill start usually results in point deductions rather than an immediate failure in the driving test. The deduction typically ranges between 5 to 10 points, depending on the exam rules—for instance, in China's Subject 2 test, stalling costs 10 points. The examiner will observe whether you can quickly recover, such as by restarting the engine and moving off smoothly without rolling back or other hazardous actions. However, repeated stalling may accumulate deductions, and exceeding 20 points in total leads to failure. Therefore, it's advisable to practice more, master clutch-throttle coordination, find the friction point, and avoid releasing the clutch too quickly. Stay calm during the test—nervousness worsens performance. In real-world driving, stalling on a slope poses significant traffic risks, so developing safe habits is crucial.
Just passed the driving test, I know this issue: stalling on a slope doesn't directly fail you, usually deducts 5 or 10 points, as long as the total doesn't exceed 20 you're fine. If handled well in the test items, the examiner might be more lenient. But be aware, if the car rolls backward after stalling or you panic and delay operations, more points may be deducted or you might even fail. When practicing hill starts, find a slope to simulate, slowly release the clutch and gently press the accelerator, don't let nervousness take over. I tried several times before the test, got the hang of it to stay steady. If you stall, don't panic, press the clutch, restart and continue, safety first. In actual driving, stalling on a slope in heavy traffic can easily cause rear-end collisions, so more experience is needed.
