How many points are deducted for touching the line during parallel parking?
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Parallel parking with the vehicle body touching the line results in a deduction of 100 points. The deduction standards for parallel parking are as follows: 1. After the vehicle is parked in the space: if the vehicle body crosses the line, it is considered a failure. 2. If the wheels touch or press the lane boundary line during movement: 10 points are deducted. 3. If the vehicle is not parked within the designated space: it is considered a failure. 4. If the left turn signal is not turned on when starting: 10 points are deducted. 5. If the right turn signal is not turned on when reversing: 10 points are deducted. 6. If the vehicle stops midway: it is considered a failure. Parallel parking is part of the driving test's Subject 2. Relevant information about Subject 2 is as follows: 1. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. 2. For small vehicles C1 and C2, the test items include five mandatory components: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving along a curve.
During my driver's license test, parallel parking gave me the biggest headache. In the last exam, I got a full 10 points deducted because my car body touched the boundary line, which really startled me—my total score almost didn't meet the 80-point passing threshold. The examiner explained that any part of the car touching the boundary line counts as a violation—it's the rule. Later, with more practice, I realized the main issues were inaccurate steering timing or moving too fast. During practice, I learned to use the rearview mirror to gauge distances and identify reference points for parking, like markings on the ground or the position of the vehicle in front. Now, my skills have improved a lot, and I rarely touch the lines anymore. My advice to beginners is not to rush—take it slow every time you park, and with familiarity, deductions will decrease. Although the test can be nerve-wracking, building confidence through practice is crucial.
Over the years of instructing students, I've seen many cases of touching the line during parallel parking, which typically results in a standard deduction of 10 points. Points are deducted as soon as the car body touches the line, mainly due to late steering or improper speed control. I always advise them to adjust their position before reversing, ensuring the car body is roughly parallel to the line, and maintain distance by checking the rearview mirror while reversing. If they feel too close to the line, they should immediately make slight steering adjustments. With enough practice, this can be avoided—losing 10 points isn't terrible, but frequent mistakes should be avoided. In real driving, safety comes first; touching the line could lead to scrapes with surroundings, hence the strictness in tests. Simulating test scenarios helps a lot, and using reference points inside or outside the car makes alignment easier.
