Can You Cross the Line in Curve Driving?

[VonJordan]

Curve driving does not allow crossing the line, and two vehicles cannot enter the S-curve test simultaneously. Controlling Vehicle Speed: When the vehicle enters the curve driving test area, the first thing to note is to keep the car body straight, pay attention to the position of the front of the car, and try to adjust the vehicle to drive in the middle of the road. It is essential to control the speed of the car and not go too fast. If the speed is too high, it is easy to cross the line, which will result in failing the test. Observing the Diagonal Line: Use the left and right rearview mirrors to align with the left and right lines, always keeping the vehicle centered. Observe the diagonal line: when turning right, use the left corner of the car to align with the right line; when turning left, use the right corner of the car to align with the left line. Follow the line with the car corner.

[CourtneyLee]

Right after passing Subject 2, the instructor kept emphasizing this point—never let your tires cross the line during curve driving! If the wheels touch the sideline even slightly, you'll fail immediately—the whole process is monitored by electronic scanners. However, it's generally fine if the side mirrors or car corners lightly graze the yellow line; the main focus should be on the tire tracks. It's recommended to keep your speed below 10km/h when navigating S-curves. Use the left headlight position to follow the right sideline, then switch to the right headlight aligning with the left sideline when turning right. The key is adjusting your seat to see the edge of the hood, making it easier to judge the distance between tires and the boundary. During practice, you can use water bottles as reference markers in the garage to develop spatial awareness—once you find your reference points, staying within the lines becomes much easier.

[McMiles]

Actually driving over the line is quite risky. I've seen beginners crossing into the opposite lane on mountain switchbacks, nearly scraping against trucks. Drifting over lines during curves fundamentally means failing to control the vehicle's trajectory—rear wheels can swing out and scrape curbs. Hitting the curb is the least of your worries; crossing solid lines on highway ramps gets you a 3-point penalty and 200-yuan fine from those 3-second cameras. Remember what driving instructors teach: steer like unfolding a fan—left hand pushes the 9 o'clock position while right hand pulls to 3 o'clock, coordinating with half-clutch to glide through. Experienced drivers always position their car toward the outside before entering a curve, leaving ample inner space—far more practical than test maneuvers.

[MacAngelina]

Don't get too hung up on touching the lines! In real-world driving, where do you find those perfectly precise yellow lines like in the test center? The key is to look further ahead. If you stare at the hood while navigating S-curves, you're bound to hit the lines. I always adjust the steering by watching the distance between the rear wheels and the curb in the mirrors. Here's a trick: during left turns, imagine your left foot is hovering above the curb; for right turns, visualize your right foot directly above it—this usually keeps you clear of the lines. If you slow down to walking speed, even if you deviate slightly, you can still correct it. The test's electronic scoring relies on sensors, but in reality, as long as your wheels don't hit the curb, it's fine. After all, road markings are often worn out anyway, right?

[DakotaLynn]

The real test of skill lies in tire track management. Driving schools teach you to align with the wiper nodes just to pass the test, but when tackling hairpin turns on mountain roads, you need to master the outside-inside-outside technique—approach the turn from the outside, cut to the inside apex, then exit back to the outside. This ensures the rear wheels never clip the inside line while maintaining speed. If you've upgraded to larger rims, be extra cautious—if the tires protrude beyond the body, you'll need to leave more margin. Last time I drove a friend's wide-body modified car through a narrow section, I thought the wheels cleared the line, but the fender still scraped the wall. Differences in wheelbase and tire width can affect the clipping judgment.