How many points are deducted for stopping midway during the reverse parking in Subject 2?
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Stopping midway during the reverse parking in Subject 2 deducts 5 points. General point deductions: Not wearing a seatbelt, not closing the car door properly, and not having the gear in neutral when starting the engine all deduct 100 points. Not using the turn signal, using the turn signal for less than three seconds, forgetting to turn off the turn signal, or using the turn signal incorrectly, as well as stalling the engine, all deduct 10 points each. Parallel parking: If the vehicle's body crosses the line after stopping in the parking space, or if the task completion time exceeds 90 seconds, 100 points are deducted. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal when exiting the parking space deducts 100 points. If the vehicle body touches the parking space line or the wheels touch the lane boundary line while moving, 10 points are deducted each time. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway deducts 5 points each time. Reverse parking: If the task completion time exceeds 210 seconds, not following the prescribed route or sequence, not driving the front wheels over the control line before reversing, or failing to complete the parking all deduct 100 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway deducts 5 points each time.
I remember when I was taking the driving test for Subject 2, stopping midway during reverse parking would directly deduct 100 points. That time during the test, I was so nervous that my hands were shaking, and I paused for a few seconds while reversing. The examiner immediately called it off, saying I lost all points and the test was over. Later, when I talked to my instructor about it, he said reverse parking should be done in one smooth motion. Stopping indicates you didn’t control the speed and clutch properly, which could easily be judged as an operational error. To avoid this, I suggest practicing more with the training car to simulate test scenarios, keeping slow and steady movement. During the test, stay relaxed, focus on the rearview mirror, and don’t get distracted by other factors. In short, stopping midway is a big no-no—practice more to avoid repeating the same mistake.
Stopping midway during reverse parking is a critical error that results in a 100-point deduction in the Subject 2 driving test. I took the test once, initially feeling very confident, but when I stopped to adjust my direction on a small slope, I was immediately penalized with full points deduction and failed. The examiner explained that the test rules require continuous movement, and any pause would affect the scoring criteria. This incident reminded me to familiarize myself with the test environment beforehand, such as checking if there are uneven surfaces on either side of the garage that might cause a stop. It's advisable to practice with friends and supervise each other to avoid pressing the brake or stopping midway. In case of any mishaps during the test, stay calm, readjust your mindset, and continue. Overall, mastering the clutch semi-engaged state can help prevent stopping errors.
