How many points are deducted for the car body touching the line in a right-angle turn during Subject 2 test?
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Body touching the line means the car body crosses the line. In the Subject 2 test, touching the line results in a 100-point deduction, making the test unsuccessful. In addition to the car body touching the line, other actions that result in a 100-point deduction include failing to park properly in reverse, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route or sequence, and exceeding the allotted time. The Subject 2 test is scored out of 100, with criteria for failure, 20-point deductions, 10-point deductions, and 5-point deductions. The test is considered passed if the following conditions are met: ① For applicants of large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required. The Subject 2 test can be taken once, with an immediate retake allowed if failed. If the applicant does not take the retake or fails the retake, the test is terminated, and the applicant must reschedule the test after ten days. Within the validity period of the driving skill test permit, the number of scheduled attempts for the Subject 2 and Subject 3 road driving skill tests must not exceed five. If the fifth attempt is still unsuccessful, the results of other previously passed subjects will be invalidated.
I often encounter students asking about this during driving lessons. For the right-angle turn in Subject 2, if the car body touches the line, 10 points will be deducted according to the regulations. It's quite common to lose so many points for just one instance of touching the line during the test. The key is to control the speed and not go too fast, and to time the steering wheel correctly, especially ensuring the rear wheels don't brush against the corner line. I've seen many people get too anxious during the test, stepping on the accelerator and touching the line, resulting in point deductions and having to retake the test, which wastes time. Beginners should practice the right-angle turn multiple times in the training area first, using marked points as references. Taking it slow will help them understand the technique. Remember, losing 10 points for one instance of touching the line is relatively light; touching the line two or three times might lead directly to failing the test, so don't take it lightly. During practice, slow down, turn the steering wheel gently, and develop good habits to make things easier.
