Does crossing the line during reverse parking in Subject 2 result in penalty points?
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Crossing the line during reverse parking results in a 100-point deduction, leading to failure in the current test. Other actions that also result in a 100-point deduction include the vehicle body crossing the line, failing to park in the designated area, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route, not adhering to the sequence, or exceeding the allotted time. Both subjects have a maximum score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, 20-point deduction, 10-point deduction, and 5-point deduction. The rules for the Subject 2 driving test state that any of the following actions will result in failure: stopping or rolling back during the test, not following the voice prompts, or having the wheels or body cross the line. Many students encounter line-crossing issues during Subject 2 training, with "crossing the line" being the most common reason for failure. The primary cause of wheel line-crossing is the student's failure to master the correct timing for steering. Apart from missing the steering timing, another reason could be the steering speed not keeping up with the vehicle's speed. Subject 2 penalty standards: Not wearing a seatbelt: 100-point deduction. Starting the engine without the gear in neutral: 100-point deduction. Not using the turn signal (including when starting, changing lanes, overtaking, turning, or parking by the roadside); turning signal not used for more than three seconds (note that this is easily overlooked!); forgetting to turn off the turn signal or using it incorrectly: 10-point deduction. Stalling once: 10-point deduction. Reverse parking: Not following the prescribed route sequence: 100-point deduction. Vehicle body crossing the line: 100-point deduction. Failing to park in the designated area: 100-point deduction. Before reversing, if both front wheels do not pass the control line: 100-point deduction. Exceeding the 210-second time limit for the task: 100-point deduction. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: 5-point deduction per occurrence. Slope parking and starting: After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50 cm in either direction: 100-point deduction. After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 50 cm in either direction: 10-point deduction. After stopping, if the starting time exceeds 30 seconds: 100-point deduction. Wheels crossing the road edge line while driving: 100-point deduction. Rolling back more than 30 cm when starting: 100-point deduction. After stopping, if the vehicle body is more than 50 cm from the road edge line: 100-point deduction. After parking, if the parking brake is not fully engaged: 10-point deduction per occurrence. After stopping, if the vehicle body is more than 30 cm but not exceeding 50 cm from the road edge line: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Rolling back more than 10 cm but less than 30 cm when starting: 5-point deduction per occurrence. Parallel parking: After parking, if the vehicle body crosses the line: 100-point deduction. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal when parking: 10-point deduction. Exceeding the 90-second time limit for the task: 100-point deduction. Touching the parking space edge line with the vehicle body while driving: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Wheels touching the lane edge line while driving: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: 5-point deduction per occurrence. 90-degree turn: Wheels crossing the road edge line: 100-point deduction. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal during the turn, or not turning off the turn signal after the turn: 10-point deduction. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: 5-point deduction per occurrence. Curve driving: Wheels crossing the road edge line: 100-point deduction. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: 100-point deduction. Driving without the gear in second or higher: 5-point deduction.
What worried me most during the Subject 2 driving test was hitting the lines during reverse parking. Sure enough, during my first practice session, I grazed the boundary line and got a simulated 10-point deduction. The test rules are clear: any part of the vehicle touching the parking space lines or boundary lines during reversing results in a penalty, usually 5-10 points. Hitting the center line or repeated line contact may lead to immediate failure. Examiners pay close attention to this as it reflects poor positioning and safety risks. My advice is to focus more on judging distances via side mirrors during practice, slow down the vehicle speed, maintain a steady pace, avoid rushing the turn, and use reference points to align steering wheel positions. During the actual test, nervousness increases error likelihood—control your rhythm with deep breaths to avoid line-contact penalties.
As a beginner driver, I'm always worried about crossing the line during reverse parking, which would deduct 5-10 points. The instructor repeatedly emphasizes that serious cases like wheels going out of bounds could lead to failure. In the Subject 2 driving test, crossing the line is a common point deduction item, indicating incorrect vehicle positioning that might hit obstacles. During practice, I keep a close eye on the rearview mirror, looking for alignment points with the corner of the parking space, and timing the steering correctly. Vehicle speed is crucial—too slow allows for adjustments, while too fast increases the risk of crossing the line. If you cross the line during the test, don't panic; quickly make adjustments to minimize point deductions and pass. Practicing multiple simulations will help you get used to not crossing the line.
In the experience of helping friends pass the driving test, crossing the line during reverse parking will definitely result in point deductions, starting from 5 points each time, and in severe cases, up to 10 points can be lost. The rule is designed to test safe parking skills, and crossing the line is considered a positional deviation. It is recommended to practice controlling the vehicle speed slowly and steadily, use the rearview mirrors to maintain consistent distances, and avoid turning the steering wheel too early or too late. Utilize reference markers at the test site for practice to reduce nervousness.
