How many points are deducted for the car body touching the edge line during parallel parking?
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10 points are deducted for the car body touching the edge line during parallel parking. Below are the deduction criteria and techniques for parallel parking: Parallel parking deduction criteria: The task completion time must not exceed 90 seconds; exceeding the specified time results in disqualification; touching the parking space boundary line with the car body during movement deducts 10 points each time; failing to use or incorrectly using the turn signal when exiting the space deducts 10 points; stopping midway deducts 5 points each time. Parallel parking techniques: Ensure the car body is about 30 centimeters from the edge line of the parallel parking space and drive parallel past the space; move the vehicle forward, observe the right rearview mirror, and stop when the A corner of the space appears in the mirror; press the clutch, shift into reverse gear, and slowly back up; watch the right rearview mirror, and when the A corner disappears, turn the steering wheel fully to the right.
When teaching beginners to drive, I always remind them not to touch the edge line during parallel parking—hitting it means an instant 100-point deduction and failing the entire test. Last time at the training ground, a nervous guy turned the wheel too fast, scraping the white line, and the examiner immediately called it a failure. The reason is simple: touching the edge line indicates the vehicle has crossed boundaries, which could mean scraping pedestrians or damaging wheels in real-world narrow-road scenarios. The strict rules exist for safety—harsh penalties but necessary. Practice using rearview mirrors to maintain about 30 cm of distance, go slow, and stay calm. Simulate often, don’t fear mistakes. Safe driving habits matter most—the test is just the start; real driving tests patience and technical details. More practice means fewer errors. Remember, every session builds experience.
