How many points are deducted for stopping once during parallel parking?
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Stopping once during parallel parking deducts 5 points. Below is a related introduction to the deduction points for parallel parking: 1. Driving too slowly: Although the subject two test repeatedly emphasizes driving slowly, many students are afraid of being nervous and missing the test points, so they reduce the speed to a very low level, resulting in stalling. 2. Unfamiliar with the clutch: Not trying the tightness of the clutch before driving leads to discomfort during the test. 3. Inaccurate seat adjustment: If the seat adjustment is inaccurate, the candidate's sitting posture and vision will be affected, and it is easy to have deviations when looking at points, resulting in pressing the line. 4. Right turn signal: Previously, only the left turn signal was required when starting to park, but after the new regulations, many people forget to turn on the right turn signal before reversing, resulting in points deduction.
When I was taking the driving test for Subject Two, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that stopping once during parallel parking would directly deduct 5 points. I remember being so nervous during the test that when I turned the steering wheel to the full lock, my foot trembled and caused a two-second stop, and the electronic screen immediately deducted points. Subject Two is scored out of 100, with 80 being the passing mark. Other mistakes like crossing lines deduct 10 points, which is even harsher, but stopping midway is particularly easy to mess up. My advice is to pay extra attention to the clutch semi-engagement during practice—turn the steering wheel quickly but keep your foot steady, as speeds below 5 km/h can easily trigger the stop penalty. The test car has a motion sensor, and if it detects complete stillness for over 2 seconds, it counts as a stop. A friend who retook the test said it’s better to crawl at a snail’s pace than to come to a full stop.
