Can You Cross the Line in Parallel Parking?
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No, crossing the line during parallel parking will result in a 10-point deduction. Precautions for parallel parking: Parallel parking no longer uses poles as boundaries; instead, all boundaries are marked with ground lines. For students learning to drive with a C1 license, the length of the parking space is 1.5 times the vehicle length plus 1 meter. Drive the vehicle to a position parallel to the garage in the forward direction, then reverse into the garage to the right rear without any pauses. As long as the vehicle is parked within the boundaries without crossing the line, it is considered a pass. Parallel parking test standards: If the vehicle body crosses the line after stopping in the garage, 100 points will be deducted. If the wheels touch or press the lane boundary line while driving, 10 points will be deducted. If the vehicle is not parked inside the garage, 100 points will be deducted. If the left turn signal is not turned on when starting, 10 points will be deducted. If the vehicle stops midway, 100 points will be deducted.
When parallel parking, try not to touch the lines, especially during exams where crossing them will result in failure. I remember my instructor always emphasizing this point during practice—every time I reversed, I had to check the rearview mirror to confirm the distance between the wheels and the curb. In daily parking within the neighborhood, occasionally slightly touching the lines isn’t a big deal, but if you run over a blind person’s path or a solid yellow line, you might get a ticket. The key is to assess the surroundings: touching lines in an open area doesn’t affect safety, but on narrow roads, it can easily obstruct traffic. I’ve seen many people ruin their rims by scraping the curb—totally not worth it.
