Does touching the line with the rearview mirror during the reverse parking in Subject 2 result in a pass?

[StDonovan]

Generally, touching the line with the rearview mirror during reverse parking in Subject 2 does not result in a deduction, but this depends on the specific markings at each test center. According to the "Motor Vehicle Driver Training Teaching and Examination Outline," as long as the vehicle body does not exceed the ground markings during reverse parking, no points will be deducted. Since the rearview mirror is a protruding part, whether it is considered part of the vehicle body depends on how each test center recognizes the rearview mirror. Failing the test occurs if the vehicle body crosses the line, fails to enter the parking space, stops midway, does not follow the prescribed route or sequence, or exceeds the allotted time. Subject 2 is scored out of 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failing, deducting 20 points, 10 points, or 5 points. The rules for the Subject 2 driving test state that failing occurs if the vehicle stops or rolls back midway, does not follow the voice prompts, or if the wheels or body touch the lines. Many learners encounter issues with touching the lines during Subject 2 training, and "touching the line" is the most common reason for failing. The main cause of this issue is not mastering the correct timing for steering, or the steering speed not matching 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 turn signals (including when starting, changing lanes, overtaking, turning, or parking); using turn signals for less than 3 seconds (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 crossing the line: Deduct 100 points. Failing to enter the parking space: Deduct 100 points. Not having both front wheels pass the control line before reversing: Deduct 100 points. Exceeding the 210-second time limit: Deduct 100 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 5 points each time. Slope Parking and Starting: After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50 cm forward or backward: Deduct 100 points. After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 50 cm forward or backward: Deduct 10 points. After stopping, if starting takes more than 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 stopping, if the vehicle body is more than 50 cm from the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. Not tightening the parking brake after stopping: Deduct 10 points per occurrence. After stopping, if the vehicle body is more than 30 cm but less than 50 cm from the road edge line: Deduct 10 points per occurrence. Rolling back more than 10 cm but less than 30 cm when starting: Deduct 5 points per occurrence. Parallel Parking: After parking, if the vehicle body crosses the line: Deduct 100 points. Not using or incorrectly using turn signals when entering the parking space: Deduct 10 points. Exceeding the 90-second time limit: Deduct 100 points. 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. 90-Degree Turn: Wheels touching the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. Not using or incorrectly using turn signals during the turn, or not turning them off 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. Not driving in second gear or higher: Deduct 5 points.

[KennedyDella]

Last year when I took the driving test for Subject 2, I was particularly nervous during the reverse parking section. I remember the instructor kept reminding me that touching the line with the rearview mirror would directly result in failure. According to the test rules, any part of the vehicle touching the line, including the rearview mirrors, would be considered a fail. The mirrors are like the eyes of the car, and touching the line indicates poor spatial judgment, which could lead to accidents in real driving. I made this mistake during my mock test—just barely grazing the line with the mirror resulted in a full-point deduction, forcing me to retake the test. The examiner also mentioned that this isn’t just about testing skills but also safety awareness. They advised practicing by checking reference points more often, adjusting the seat and mirror angles, and gradually developing an intuition for the vehicle’s width. Driving is a long-term skill, and mastering the basics ensures stable parking without scratching other cars. Checking the mirror position before getting in the car and forming good habits can save a lot of hassle. The test isn’t the end goal—safety is what truly matters. Spending extra time practicing reverse parking will lead to quick progress.