Can the front of the car cross the line during parallel parking?
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Parallel parking does not allow the front of the car to cross the line. Below are relevant introductions about Subject 2: Introduction 1: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It refers to the field driving skill test. The test items for small cars C1 and C2 include five mandatory tests: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-curves). Introduction 2: The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, driving through curves, and turning at a right angle. Introduction 3: Passing through a width-restricted gate, passing through continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making a U-turn on a narrow road, as well as simulating highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) weather, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
Back when I was learning to drive, my instructor always emphasized that you must never let the front of the car cross the line during parallel parking, especially during the test—crossing the line would result in immediate point deductions or failure, which was super risky! Even in daily parking, I’ve developed the habit of leaving some margin because crossing the line could lead to scraping against roadside obstacles, pedestrians, or other cars. If the paint gets scratched or an accident occurs, it’d be a huge hassle. During practice, I’d align the rearview mirror with reference points and reverse slowly, keeping the front of the car inside the line while controlling wheel steering and the distance from front to back, avoiding getting too close. I made plenty of mistakes at first, but after practicing more, I got the hang of it. I recommend beginners practice in open spaces to avoid nervous errors—safety always comes first.
