Does pressing the line with the car body in Subject 2 result in penalty points?
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Pressing the line with the car body in Subject 2 results in penalty points. Relevant information is introduced as follows: 1. Not following the prescribed route or sequence of driving directly results in 100 penalty points, the car body crossing the line results in 100 penalty points, failing to fully enter the garage during reverse parking results in 100 penalty points, and stopping midway results in 100 penalty points. 2. Reverse parking into the garage is an assessment point in the driver's test, which involves correctly reversing the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. 3. In Subject 2 reverse parking, pressing the line with the mirrors (rearview mirrors) does not count as crossing the line. As long as the car body and wheels do not press the line, it is not considered crossing the line and does not fall within the scope of the car body crossing the line. No penalty points are given as long as the line is not crossed or pressed. 4. In the reverse parking test, tilting of the car body after reversing into the garage does not result in penalty points, as long as the car body does not press or exceed the garage boundary lines.
Our driving instructor told us that running over the line during Subject 2 would result in an immediate 100-point deduction, especially during the reverse parking and parallel parking exercises which are particularly prone to this mistake. I remember during my first test, my wheel touched the corner line of the parking space and the system immediately announced a failure. During practice, it's important to pay extra attention to the rearview mirrors, keep the speed slow, and turn the steering wheel quickly to generally avoid this issue. Actually, the markings on the test ground are much clearer than those on the training field. Staying relaxed during the actual test makes it easier to pass, whereas constantly thinking 'don’t run over the line' can make your hands shake. Looking back now, my palms were so sweaty from nervousness—it really wasn’t necessary.
Over the years, I've coached many students, and the issue of crossing lines in Subject 2 generally falls into three categories: wheel crossing the line results in a 100-point deduction, body brushing the line (without fully crossing) incurs a 10-point deduction in the curve driving section, and the front of the car extending beyond the line also leads to a 10-point deduction in the hill start project. The most frustrating scenario is during right-angle turns, where some students don't even realize their rear wheels have crossed the corner line. My advice is to attach a small mirror to the car door during practice to monitor the rear wheels; memorizing the reference points will prevent issues. Be extra cautious during rainy-day tests as reflective road surfaces can easily lead to misjudging distances. Additionally, shorter students should remember to adjust their seats higher—incorrect visibility alignment will inevitably result in crossing lines.
Just passed the subject two test, let's talk about it. Running over the line indeed leads to an immediate failure! Especially in the S-curve and reverse parking, it's the easiest to mess up. Before the test, I specifically went to the test site for a simulation and found that the ground markings actually have thickness—when the wheels run over them, there's a slight bump. The instructor taught me to keep a two-finger width distance between the edge of the car body and the marking line in the rearview mirror for safety. Remember to adjust the seat and mirrors properly before the test, or the deviation in sight will surely cause you to run over the line. At the test site, I saw someone fail immediately in parallel parking because the wheels ran over the line—they couldn't even try again on the spot and had to wait for a retest. Practicing with an old car usually helps develop the habit of observing the markings, which can really save you.
