Can the vehicle touch the line during curve driving?
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For the C1 license Category 2 test (small vehicle), the front of the car must not touch the line during curve driving, as this will result in disqualification. Here are the relevant details: Regulations: According to the "Motor Vehicle Driver Test Content and Methods", the following criteria apply for curve driving evaluation: Driving over the road edge line with wheels - disqualification. Stopping midway - disqualification. Not using gear 2 or higher during driving - 5-point deduction. Precautions for curve driving test: When in a curve, use the steering wheel to keep the small rearview mirror on the inner side of the car hood always aligned with the outer edge of the white line (specifically, not crossing the line nor staying too far from the edge line). Straighten the direction when reaching the end of the S-curve.
During my driving school training for reverse parking and curve driving, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the importance of not 'sweeping the line,' meaning the tires must not touch the lane boundary lines. Curve driving typically involves S-shaped turns, and at first, I was flustered, steering inaccurately and crossing the lines several times, resulting in point deductions. Later, I learned the key points: maintain a slow speed, look further ahead instead of fixating on the wheels, and make slight steering adjustments without turning too sharply. After practice, I could feel the wheels hugging the inner edge of the curve, avoiding sweeping outward. In the driving test standards, sweeping the line results in an immediate fail because it indicates unstable control. In everyday driving, crossing lines could lead to fines or accident risks. So, I focused on these details during practice and finally mastered the technique, making curve driving both flexible and safe.
