How many points are deducted for the car body crossing the line in parallel parking?
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In parallel parking, if the car body crosses the line, 100 points will be deducted, resulting in failure. Below are the specific details about parallel parking: 1. Requirement: The test evaluates the driver's ability to correctly park the vehicle into a roadside parking space on the right. The driver must park the vehicle into the right-side parking space without the wheels touching the lane boundary line or the parking space boundary line. 2. Precautions: Adjust the right rearview mirror, and try to lower the left rearview mirror as much as possible to see the left rear wheel. The right rearview mirror should allow visibility of the car body. Adjust the interior rearview mirror so that when you look up, you can see the middle of the rear windshield.
Thinking back to when I first learned to drive, during the side parking test in the second subject of the driving test, I was so flustered when the car body crossed the line, which directly deducted 10 points. The instructor always said that beginners tend to cross the boundary due to misaligned angles or driving too fast, and touching the edge line or having the wheels press the line would also result in point deductions or even failure. Therefore, it's essential to practice more, find an open space to set up markers, accurately calculate the front and rear distances, and control the speed without rushing. Although a 10-point deduction might not necessarily lead to failure, small deductions can add up and cause trouble. After actually driving, I realized that parking spaces in the city are narrow, and crossing the line and scraping someone else's car is more than just a point deduction—it could mean paying compensation. Safety first; always check your surroundings after parking before getting out of the car.
As an ordinary driver on the road, I want to say that exceeding the line during parallel parking is the most common mistake that costs 10 points in daily driving, especially in exam settings. There are many reasons: maybe the steering wheel wasn't turned quickly enough, or you rushed into the parking space without properly checking the rearview mirror's field of view, causing the car to tilt and cross the line. I've seen it during exams—one mistake costs 10 points, and if you make another mistake elsewhere, it's easy to lose enough points to fail. Extending this, in real-life parking situations, crossing the line not only affects your score but also increases the risk of scratching nearby cars or pedestrians, leading to minor disputes. I recommend practicing with a partner who can guide you, learning to control the positions of the front and rear of the car, and developing good habits. This way, you'll pass the exam smoothly and stay safe in everyday driving.
