How many points are deducted for sweeping the line in an S-curve?
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In the right-angle turn of Subject 2, if the front of the vehicle sweeps the line, 100 points are deducted. During the right-angle turn in Subject 2, if the front of the vehicle crosses the line and is detected by electronic equipment, it results in an immediate failure because, in real-life situations, this would mean a collision. Additionally, if any wheel runs over the road edge line or the vehicle stops midway during the test, 100 points are deducted. Introduction to Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skill test. Subject 2 Test Content: For the C1 license, the test includes five mandatory items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves). In some regions, there is a sixth item: high-speed card collection. For the C2 license, the test includes four mandatory items: reversing into a garage, parallel parking, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves).
Just a few days ago, I was coaching students on Subject 2 (parking and maneuvering), and I’m all too familiar with the issue of brushing the line in the S-curve. If the car body brushes the line, it’s an instant 100-point deduction—immediate failure! The key is that many people don’t even realize they’ve brushed the line because the rear wheels are out of sight. Remember two tips: First, don’t hug the edge too closely when entering the curve—it’s best to align the 12 o’clock position of the steering wheel with the middle of the curve. Second, be extra cautious when exiting the curve, and observe the right-side mirror and wiper position in advance. Special reminder: the exam cars now have extremely high detection precision—even if the tire touches the dashed line for over 2 seconds, it’ll count as brushing the line. It’s better to turn the wheel an extra half-turn than to risk hugging the edge. The marker points on the exam course differ from those on the training car, so I recommend doing a mock test beforehand to familiarize yourself with the environment.
As a new driver who just got my license this year, I've failed the S-curve twice. The instructor said touching the boundary line would result in an immediate full deduction, but in reality, it depends on the sensitivity of the exam sensors. The key issue occurs in the last 30% of the curve! When the front of the car exits the curve, the rear wheels are particularly prone to brushing the inner line. At this point, you should sit up straight and look at the right-side rearview mirror. When there's a finger-width distance between the rear wheel and the boundary line, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Adjusting the rearview mirror to tilt downward at a 45-degree angle is the safest bet. The ground markers on the exam car are often different from those on the training field. During the pre-exam simulation, I discovered a crack on the ground at our test site that could serve as a reference—something the instructor would never tell you.
