How many points are deducted for the car head sweeping the line during curve driving?
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No points are deducted. According to relevant regulations, during curve driving, if the wheels press the road edge line, it is considered a failure. If the vehicle stops for more than 2 seconds midway, it is also a failure. If the gear is not in second gear or above while driving, 5 points are deducted. Therefore, as long as the wheels do not press the line, no points are deducted. Below is the relevant introduction: 1. Curve driving: It is an assessment point in Subject 2 of the driver's test, commonly known as the S-curve. The test requires the vehicle to drive on an S-shaped road with a specified width without pressing the road edge line, and the steering should be flexible. It assesses the driver's ability to manipulate the steering and control the vehicle during curve driving. The purpose is to cultivate the driver's skill in using steering and mastering the trajectory of the wheels. 2. Techniques: Before entering the curve, reduce the speed and drive into the S-shaped road in 1st or 2nd gear, keeping a distance of about 0.5m from the right side of the road and appropriately adjusting the direction (leaving enough distance for the left inner wheel difference). When entering the first curve, the vehicle should enter along the right side of the road (about 1m from the left edge), maintain low-speed driving, turn the steering wheel to the left, and the vehicle will shift from driving on the right side to the left side. At the junction of the two curves, straighten the steering wheel. When entering the second curve, keep the left wheels 0.5m from the road edge line and moderately adjust the direction. When exiting the curve, turn the steering wheel back and enter straight driving.
I remember when I was taking my driving test, I was particularly concerned about the issue of the car's front end crossing the line during the curve driving section. My instructor told me that crossing the line usually deducts 10 points, but it may vary in different regions, such as in Beijing where it might be stricter with a 20-point deduction. The key is to slow down, keeping the speed under 10km/h, not to get too nervous, smoothly transition the steering wheel, and make more use of the rearview mirrors to observe the car's body position rather than just focusing on the front. Practice is crucial—I almost crossed the line myself but managed to make a slight adjustment just in time to save my points. While this might seem like a minor mistake in terms of safety, crossing the line on real roads could lead to scratches or even accidents, so mastering the technique is essential. Don't worry, most test centers allow for minor mistakes, and the overall score depends on your overall performance.
After years of teaching driving, I've noticed that beginners often make mistakes by crossing the line with the front of the car during curve driving, usually resulting in a deduction of 10-20 points depending on the exam rules, and in some places, it directly leads to a 100-point deduction causing failure. Students tend to steer too abruptly or have unstable speed. I always emphasize keeping the line of sight parallel, making hand movements gentler, and maintaining a steady speed is crucial. Practicing multiple simulations to get the feel and using reference points without relying solely on memory helps. Preventing line crossing can improve exam success rates and make actual driving safer. Don't treat these minor deductions as a big deal; overall driving skills are the core.
