How many points are deducted for hitting the corner during reverse parking?
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Hitting the line during reverse parking results in a deduction of 100 points. The evaluation criteria for reverse parking are as follows: failure to follow the designated route or sequence results in disqualification. If the vehicle body crosses the line or fails to complete the parking, it is considered a failure. Exceeding 210 seconds to complete the reverse parking also results in disqualification. Stopping midway deducts 5 points each time. The content of the Subject 2 exam varies by vehicle type, as detailed below: 1. Basic exam items: pole test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, speed-limited passage through a narrow gate, continuous obstacle course, 100-meter gear shifting, and bumpy road driving. 2. For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, and large trucks, the exam must include at least 6 items. (1) Mandatory items for large buses and city buses: pole test, hill start, right-angle turn, single-plank bridge, and continuous obstacle course. (2) Mandatory items for tractors: pole test, hill start, curve driving, right-angle turn, and speed-limited passage through a narrow gate. (3) Mandatory items for medium-sized buses and large trucks: pole test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, and continuous obstacle course. Other items are randomly selected. 3. For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission cars for disabled drivers, low-speed trucks, ordinary three-wheel motorcycles, and ordinary two-wheel motorcycles, the exam must include at least 4 items. (1) Mandatory items for small cars and low-speed trucks: pole test, hill start, and parallel parking. (2) Mandatory items for small automatic transmission cars and small automatic transmission cars for disabled drivers: pole test and parallel parking. (3) Mandatory items for ordinary three-wheel motorcycles and ordinary two-wheel motorcycles: pole test, hill start, and single-plank bridge. Other items are randomly selected.
When I was taking the driving test, I was most afraid of the reverse parking. Hitting the corner would directly deduct 100 points, which meant failing the entire Subject 2. The test standards state that running over or touching the lane boundary line with the wheels results in a full-point deduction—essentially, hitting the corner is similar to the car body crossing the line. During practice, my instructor emphasized paying attention to the rear distance, advising not to turn the steering wheel too early or too late, and to adjust slowly if needed. Some people easily hit the corner if their rearview mirror angle is off, so remember to adjust the seat properly. Subject 2 has five tasks in total, and crossing the line in other tasks usually only deducts 10 points, but hitting the corner in reverse parking is the most severe penalty.
Last time my friend failed the driving test on the reverse parking into garage because the wheels touched the corner, which made him so angry that he didn't touch the car for a whole week. According to the latest driving test rules, wheels touching the garage corner is considered as crossing the boundary line, resulting in an immediate 100-point deduction and disqualification. The sensors during the test are extremely sensitive, and even touching the edge of the corner line counts. Actually, there's a trick to avoid touching the corner: when you see the door handle aligned with the garage corner in the rearview mirror, turn the steering wheel back half a turn, and straighten it once the car body enters the garage. Before taking my driving test, I watched hundreds of simulation videos on the Driving Test Guide app and found that turning the steering wheel a bit earlier during reverse parking is safer. It's better to have a wider distance than to risk getting too close to the corner line.
Here's a little tip for you: When reversing into a parking space, it's better to be too wide than too narrow. Hitting the corner of the parking space will result in an immediate full-point deduction, which is much more severe than stalling the engine, which only deducts 10 points. Remember to use the 'nine o'clock steering method' during the test, and pay close attention to the angle formed between the car body and the corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror. If it's less than 30 centimeters, it's dangerous. Nowadays, test cars are equipped with electronic monitoring systems, and the moment a wheel touches the corner, it will announce a failure. When practicing reversing at the driving school, pay extra attention to the position of the left rear wheel, as hitting the right corner is the most common mistake. Nervousness during the test can lead to late steering, so maintaining semi-clutch control to manage the speed is the safest approach.
