How many points are deducted for touching the yellow dashed line during parallel parking?
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Parallel parking touching the yellow dashed line deducts 100 points. Additional information: 1. Reverse parking: Accurately judge the vehicle's reverse trajectory and control the vehicle to complete reverse parking. Maintain proper driving path—the vehicle's path mainly depends on the speed of steering wheel rotation and driving speed. When reversing, align with the sideline and promptly correct the direction to ensure straight entry into the parking space. 2. Hill start and stop: Accurately determine the parking position; coordinate the use of the accelerator pedal, parking brake, and clutch for a smooth start. During hill parking, approach the slope slightly faster to give the car some momentum; otherwise, it may not climb the slope. Once the rear wheels are on the slope, immediately reduce speed to allow slow driving. Otherwise, excessive speed may prevent timely adjustment of the vehicle's position relative to the sideline or alignment with the reference point for stopping. 3. Curve driving: Operate the steering device while moving to control the vehicle through curves. Before entering an "S" curve, reduce speed and enter in first or second gear, selecting an appropriate route and speed. Upon entering the "S" curve, drive along the right side of the road (about 1 meter from the left edge) and maintain steady low-speed driving.
As a driving school instructor, I've seen too many students make mistakes and lose points on the parallel parking test. Crossing the yellow dashed line results in an immediate 100-point deduction and failure in the Subject 2 exam, because both solid and dashed lines are considered boundary lines. Some students mistakenly think it's just a regular lane divider, but the exam rules clearly treat parking space boundaries as untouchable 'high-voltage lines.' Here's a practical tip: Before starting the maneuver, adjust your car to maintain a 30 cm distance from the boundary line. When reversing, watch the right rearview mirror closely - the moment the parking space corner disappears from view, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Keep steering movements steady and maintain slow speed to prevent tires from touching the line. Practice repeatedly with chalk-drawn dashed lines on the training ground before the test to develop proper spatial awareness - this is crucial.
