How many points are deducted for the vehicle body crossing the line during parallel parking?
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After the vehicle stops in the parking space, if the vehicle body crosses the line, 100 points will be deducted. The difficulty of the new regulation is that there are no poles to identify, and no pauses are allowed. The purpose of the test is to assess the driver's ability to correctly park the vehicle in the right-side parking space on the road. Here are the key points about parking: 1. Slowly move parallel along the parking space, and stop when pole No. 1 appears in the rear window; 2. Shift into reverse gear, honk once, turn on the right turn signal, and prepare to reverse into the space; 3. When reversing, when the center of the small triangle in the right rear window is parallel to pole No. 1, turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right, and immediately look at the left rearview mirror; 4. When both sides of the front of the vehicle are between poles No. 1 and No. 2, stop (there is no need to straighten the steering wheel, maintain the position when parking).
I remember when I was first learning to drive, my instructor repeatedly emphasized that during parallel parking, the car body must absolutely not cross the line—doing so would result in an immediate 100-point deduction and a failed test. Crossing the line includes the wheels touching the boundary or any part of the car exceeding it, indicating poor spatial awareness and a higher risk of scraping nearby objects or obstacles in real parking situations. During practice, I often used the rearview mirror to align with road markers, turned the steering wheel slowly, and avoided rushing. I failed my driving test once because the car body slightly crossed the line, and retaking the test cost me a lot of time. Now, after driving for over a decade, I can still use the rearview mirror to park precisely during parallel parking, ensuring a safe distance. The essence of avoiding point deductions is developing good habits. Practicing in parking lots to get a feel for it is also helpful. Although the test rules are strict, they are beneficial for beginners to cultivate precise driving skills. In short, the point deductions are justified—the key is prevention in advance.