How Many Points Are Deducted for Touching the Line in Reverse Parking?

[CarolineMarie]

Touching the line with the car body means the car body crosses the line, which results in a deduction of 100 points, making the test a failure. Other actions that also lead to a 100-point deduction include crossing the line with the car body, failing to park in the designated area, stopping midway, not following the prescribed route, not following the sequence, and exceeding the time limit. The full score for both subjects is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, 20-point deduction, 10-point deduction, and 5-point deduction. The rules for the second subject of the motor vehicle driving license test state that any of the following will result in failure: stopping midway, rolling back, not following the voice prompts, or the wheels or car body touching the line. Many students encounter the issue of touching the line during the second subject, and the most common reason for failing is "touching the line." The main reason for touching the line is that students fail to master the correct timing for steering. Besides missing the right moment to steer, another reason could be that the speed of steering does not match the speed of the car. Subject 2 Deduction Standards: Not wearing a seatbelt: 100-point deduction. Starting the engine without the gear in neutral: 100-point deduction. Not using the turn signal (including starting, changing lanes, overtaking, turning, and parking); using the turn signal for less than three seconds (this is easily overlooked!); forgetting to turn off the turn signal or using it incorrectly: 10-point deduction. Stalling once: 10-point deduction. Reverse Parking: Not following the prescribed route sequence: 100-point deduction. Car body crossing the line: 100-point deduction. Failing to park in the designated area: 100-point deduction. Before reversing, if both front wheels do not pass the control line: 100-point deduction. Exceeding the 210-second time limit: 100-point deduction. Stopping for more than 2 seconds: 5-point deduction per occurrence. Slope Parking and Starting: After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50 cm forward or backward: 100-point deduction. After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 50 cm forward or backward: 10-point deduction. After stopping, if the starting time exceeds 30 seconds: 100-point deduction. Wheels touching the road edge line while driving: 100-point deduction. Rolling back more than 30 cm when starting: 100-point deduction. After stopping, if the car body is more than 50 cm from the road edge line: 100-point deduction. After parking, if the parking brake is not fully engaged: 10-point deduction per occurrence. After stopping, if the car body is more than 30 cm but not more than 50 cm from the road edge line: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Rolling back more than 10 cm but less than 30 cm when starting: 5-point deduction per occurrence. Parallel Parking: After parking, if the car body crosses the line: 100-point deduction. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal when parking: 10-point deduction. Exceeding the 90-second time limit: 100-point deduction. Touching the parking space line with the car body while driving: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Wheels touching the lane line while driving: 10-point deduction per occurrence. Stopping for more than 2 seconds: 5-point deduction per occurrence. 90-Degree Turn: Wheels touching the road edge line: 100-point deduction. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal during the turn, or not turning off the turn signal after the turn: 10-point deduction. Stopping for more than 2 seconds: 5-point deduction per occurrence. Curve Driving: Wheels touching the road edge line: 100-point deduction. Stopping for more than 2 seconds: 100-point deduction. Driving without the gear in second or higher: 5-point deduction.

[SanAaliyah]

Scraping the line during reverse parking usually results in a 10-point deduction. I remember encountering a similar situation during my last mock test. Reverse parking is a core component of the driving test's second subject, requiring precise vehicle control to park within the designated space. If the wheels or body scrape the boundary line without crossing it, a 10-point penalty is applied. With a total score of 100 points, failing occurs if deductions drop below 80, making line scraping a significant issue. Why does scraping happen? Often due to improper speed control or misjudging the rearview mirrors, such as turning the steering wheel too late during parking. Beginners are advised to practice low-speed parking, using the clutch to manage speed while adjusting mirrors to gauge distance. Mastering reverse parking enhances daily driving safety, preventing scrapes and collisions. Regular practice in parking lots helps perfect the skill—practice makes perfect.

[McLevi]

Scratching the line during reverse parking usually deducts 10 points, which is quite common among the trainees I've coached. The key is to operate slowly and observe carefully. Many people scratch the line because they rush into the parking space and turn the steering wheel too quickly. The Subject 2 test requires precision - scratching the line once deducts 10 points, but crossing the line or colliding with an object results in an immediate failure. During regular training, I recommend practicing right-angle turns first to get familiar with the vehicle's steering, then gradually move on to reverse parking. Although minor deductions may seem insignificant, they add up and can have a big impact, such as an additional 5-point deduction for exceeding the time limit. The spatial awareness tested in reverse parking is extremely important in real driving, as it reduces the risk of backing into walls. Trying a few more times to find the right reference points, like aligning the rearview mirror with the corner of the parking space, can help avoid scratching the line.