How many points are deducted for stopping once during parallel parking?
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Stopping once during parallel parking results in a deduction of 100 points, as parallel parking not only assesses whether the vehicle is properly parked within the space but also evaluates the driver's control over speed. Below are the key points for parallel parking: Preparation before entering the space: Drive slowly and parallel along the parking space, stopping when pole No.1 appears in the rear window; shift into reverse gear, honk once, turn on the right turn signal, and prepare to reverse into the space; Points to note while reversing: When the center of the small triangle in the right rear window aligns with pole No.1, turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right, then immediately check the left rearview mirror. After pole No.4 appears in the left rearview mirror, turn the steering wheel fully to the left, then check the front of the car.
I've been teaching driving students for over a decade, and I've seen many people stop midway during the parallel parking test, which results in point deductions. Generally, according to the exam rules, stopping midway once deducts 5 points. The full score for the driving test is 100 points, and parallel parking is a crucial part of the second subject, designed to test the driver's control over the vehicle. Stopping indicates unsteady operation. After deducting 5 points, you can still pass if your total score remains above 80, but be careful not to accumulate other mistakes. My advice is to focus on clutch control during practice—manual transmission vehicles are prone to stopping due to improper clutch handling, while automatic transmissions make it easier. The key is not to panic, time your turns correctly, and remember that stopping once and losing 5 points is a common mistake. It won't affect the overall outcome significantly, but it's important to correct it to develop safer driving habits.
