Does the Rearview Mirror Touching the Line in Reverse Parking for Subject 2 Result in Deduction?

[OAndrew]

Generally, touching the line with the rearview mirror during reverse parking in Subject 2 does not result in a deduction, depending on the specific markings at each test site. According to the "Motor Vehicle Driver Training and Examination Syllabus," as long as the vehicle body does not exceed the ground markings during reverse parking, no points will be deducted. The rearview mirror is protruding, so whether it is considered part of the vehicle body depends on how each local test site identifies the rearview mirror. Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, deduction of 20 points, deduction of 10 points, and deduction of 5 points. The rules for the Subject 2 test of the motor vehicle driver's license application state that stopping midway during the test, rolling back, or not following the voice prompts will result in failure. Additionally, if the wheels or vehicle body touch the line, the test will be failed. During Subject 2 training, many learners encounter issues with touching the line, and the most common mistake leading to failure is "touching the line." The main reason for the wheels touching the line is that learners have not mastered the correct timing for steering. Apart from missing the right moment to steer, another reason could be that the speed of steering does not match the vehicle's speed. Subject 2 Deduction Standards: Not wearing a seatbelt: Deduct 100 points. Starting the engine without the gear in neutral: Deduct 100 points. Not using the turn signal (including starting, changing lanes, overtaking, turning, or parking by the roadside); turning on the turn signal for less than three seconds (note that this is easily overlooked!); forgetting to turn off the turn signal or using it incorrectly: Deduct 10 points. Stalling once: Deduct 10 points. Reverse Parking: Not following the prescribed route sequence: Deduct 100 points. Vehicle body exceeding the line: Deduct 100 points. Failing to complete the reverse parking: Deduct 100 points. Before reversing, if both front wheels do not pass the control line: Deduct 100 points. Exceeding the 210-second time limit for the task: Deduct 100 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 5 points each time. Slope Parking and Starting: After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 30 cm forward or backward: Deduct 100 points. After the vehicle stops, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 30 cm forward or backward: Deduct 10 points. After the vehicle stops, if the starting time exceeds 30 seconds: Deduct 100 points. Wheels touching the road edge line while driving: Deduct 100 points. Rolling back more than 30 cm when starting: Deduct 100 points. After the vehicle stops, if the vehicle body is more than 30 cm away from the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. After parking, if the parking brake is not tightened: Deduct 10 points per occurrence. Parallel Parking: After the vehicle stops in the parking space, if the vehicle body exceeds the line: Deduct 100 points. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal when parking: Deduct 10 points. Exceeding the 90-second time limit for the task: Deduct 100 points. Vehicle body touching the parking space edge line while driving: Deduct 10 points per occurrence. Wheels touching the lane edge line while driving: Deduct 10 points per occurrence. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 5 points per occurrence. Right-Angle Turn: Wheels touching the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal during the turn, or not turning off the turn signal after the turn: Deduct 10 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 5 points per occurrence. Curve Driving: Wheels touching the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 100 points. Driving without the gear in second or higher: Deduct 5 points.

[LeVictoria]

During the Category 2 driving test, if the rearview mirror touches the line during reverse parking, points will be deducted. I remember it clearly. Any part of the vehicle exceeding the designated line, including the rearview mirror, is considered the vehicle crossing the line, resulting in an immediate 100-point deduction and failing the test. The requirement is that the wheels must not cross the line, but the rearview mirror, as an extension of the vehicle body, touching the ground markings also counts as a violation. Therefore, during training, it's crucial to pay special attention to controlling the distance between the rearview mirror and the corner of the parking space, preferably maintaining a safe gap of at least 30 centimeters. Keeping the vehicle body straight is very important; turning the steering wheel too early can cause the mirror to touch the outer corner line, while turning it too late can cause it to touch the inner corner line. I recommend practicing with a partner to help monitor the distance or placing some cones to simulate the sensor line positions. Practicing a few times will help you get the feel for it.