Can I pass if the car is parked crookedly by the roadside?
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Parking crookedly by the roadside will result in point deductions. During the Subject 3 roadside parking test, the distance between the wheels and the right edge of the road must be within 30 centimeters, and the wheels must not press against the road edge line. To find this reference point, the method is similar to the Subject 2 hill parking test: divide the front of the car into three equal parts, and when the right one-third of the car aligns with the edge line, the distance between the car body and the edge line will be exactly 30cm. Introduction to Subject 3: Subject 3 includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test. It is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's examination. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being licensed. Subject 3 test content: The road driving skills test of Subject 3 generally includes: preparation before starting, simulated lighting test, starting, driving straight, gear shifting operations, changing lanes, parking by the roadside, going straight through intersections, turning left at intersections, turning right at intersections, crossing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting other vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and nighttime driving. The safe and civilized driving knowledge test generally includes: requirements for safe and civilized driving operations, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods for situations like tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge.
I've been driving for over ten years, and it's usually not a big deal if the car is slightly crooked when parking, but it's not acceptable during the test. The instructor said that if the car isn't straight, it means the steering wasn't accurate, and the wheels aren't parallel to the road, which will result in point deductions during the exam, especially in the parallel parking section. If the examiner sees your car is crooked, they might think your skills aren't up to par and could fail you outright. In daily driving, if you park slightly crooked by the roadside, as long as it doesn't block others or obstruct fire lanes, the police usually won't bother you. However, you should still be careful not to scrape the curb or trip pedestrians. It's best to develop good habits—check the mirrors before parking, adjust the steering wheel, and make sure the car is aligned before turning off the engine. Safety comes first—a properly parked car is closer to the curb, reducing the risk of being hit by other vehicles and making it easier to open the door.
