Does the car head sweeping the line in the reverse parking of Subject 2 result in penalty points?

[SanJoshua]

In the reverse parking of Subject 2, if the car head sweeps the line, 100 points will be deducted, resulting in failure of the current test. Other actions that also lead to a 100-point deduction include the vehicle body crossing the line, failing to enter the parking space, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route, not driving in the correct sequence, and exceeding the specified time limit. Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, 20-point deductions, 10-point deductions, and 5-point deductions. The rules for the Subject 2 driving license test state that any mid-test stopping, rolling back, or not following voice prompts will result in failure. Additionally, if the wheels or body cross the line, the test will be deemed a failure. 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 students not mastering the correct timing for steering. Besides missing the steering timing, another reason could be the steering speed not matching the vehicle 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 turn signals (including starting, changing lanes, overtaking, turning, and parking by the roadside); turn signals not used for more than three seconds (this is easily overlooked!); forgetting to turn off turn signals or using them 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 complete the parking: 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 30 cm front or back: 100-point deduction. After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 30 cm front or back: 10-point deduction. After stopping, if the starting time exceeds 30 seconds: 100-point deduction. Wheels touching the road edge line while driving: 100-point deduction. During starting, if the vehicle rolls back more than 30 cm: 100-point deduction. After stopping, if the vehicle body is more than 30 cm from the road edge line: 100-point deduction. After parking, if the parking brake is not fully engaged: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Parallel parking: After parking, if the vehicle body crosses the line: 100-point deduction. Not using or incorrectly using turn signals when exiting: 10-point deduction. Exceeding the 90-second time limit for the task: 100-point deduction. Touching the parking space boundary line while driving: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Wheels touching the lane boundary line while driving: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: 5-point deduction per occurrence. 90-degree turn: Wheels touching the road edge line: 100-point deduction. Not using or incorrectly using turn signals during the turn, or not turning them off after the turn: 10-point deduction. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: 5-point deduction per occurrence. Curve driving: Wheels touching 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.

[MiguelFitz]

This is a pretty common issue. I've been teaching reversing for over a decade, and during the Subject 2 reverse parking test, if the front of the car touches the line, points will definitely be deducted. The exam rules clearly state that if any part of the vehicle touches the boundary line of the parking space, it's considered crossing the line, resulting in a 100-point deduction and immediate failure. I've seen too many students whose front wheels clearly didn't cross the line, but the corner of the car just barely grazed the yellow line, causing them to fail. The main problem is usually turning the steering wheel too early or too late during reversing. I recommend practicing more on the point where you need to turn the wheel back at thirty centimeters - start adjusting as soon as you see the corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror. It's better to turn the steering wheel slowly rather than jerking it suddenly, as higher speed makes it easier to touch the line. Also, remember to adjust the seat properly - shorter students can use a cushion to improve their viewing angle, which makes a big difference in accuracy.