How many points are deducted for the rear of the car going out of line during reverse parking?
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If the rear of the car goes out of line during reverse parking, 100 points will be deducted, resulting in failure. Reverse parking is one of the mandatory test items in the Subject 2 (Field Driving Skills Test). The test items for Subject 2 include: reverse parking into left and right bays, parallel parking, curve driving, right-angle turns, and hill start and stop. Common reasons for failing Subject 2 include: 1. Failing to enter the parking bay or running over the boundary line during reverse parking; 2. Poor control of the clutch pedal, leading to excessive speed; 3. Inaccurate stopping during hill start and stop; 4. Stalling the engine due to operational errors during start; 5. Unfamiliarity with the test site, leading to nervousness; 6. Forgetting reference points during curve driving, resulting in running over the line.
Having been an instructor at the driving school for so many years, I've seen countless cases where the car's rear end crosses the line during reverse parking, which results in an immediate 100-point deduction in the exam, meaning failure. The reasons are usually steering too sharply or misjudging reference points, such as incorrect rearview mirror adjustments leading to deviations. I always advise students to practice low-speed reversing more often, repeatedly calibrating reference points before each parking attempt and leaving a small safety margin. Also, this is no trivial matter—a protruding rear can hit obstacles, and examiners will strictly penalize it. Using cones for simulation during practice can effectively prevent this. Throughout the entire Subject 2 exam, wheels or body parts crossing lines are considered serious mistakes. Don't cut corners; steady and methodical practice is the key to passing.
Last time I took the driving test, I failed immediately because my car's rear end crossed the line during reverse parking, resulting in a 100-point deduction. I was so frustrated after failing! The reason was being too nervous and failing to control the speed properly - the moment I crossed the line, the opportunity was gone. As a beginner, I remind everyone not to make the same mistake. During practice, focus on observing the reference points in the rearview mirror and move more slowly. In the exam, once all points are deducted, you have to start over. It's better to practice more in the parking garage beforehand to familiarize yourself with the angles. Now that I have experience, honestly speaking, although the deduction rules are strict, they're reasonable because they reflect actual technical shortcomings. Don't force it - understand the steps thoroughly before challenging the test.
