How many points are deducted if the front of the car doesn't enter during reverse parking?
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If the front of the car doesn't enter during reverse parking, you will be directly deducted 100 points, resulting in a failed test. Definition of reverse parking: Reverse parking is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license after 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to operate the vehicle in a designated area. Reverse parking is one of the assessment points in the driver's test, which involves maneuvering the vehicle correctly into the garage from both sides while in motion. Evaluation criteria for reverse parking: Failing to follow the designated route or sequence results in disqualification. If the car body crosses the line or fails to enter the parking space, it results in disqualification. Exceeding 210 seconds without completing reverse parking results in disqualification. Pausing during the process deducts 5 points each time.
I've been teaching at a driving school for nearly ten years, and not fully entering the front of the car when reversing into a parking space is absolutely a major taboo in exams—it will basically deduct 100 points immediately and cause you to fail. I've personally seen many students who usually perform well in practice but get nervous during the exam, trembling slightly, and if the front of the car even slightly crosses the line, they fail instantly—it's such a pity. The entire process of reversing into a parking space should be taken slowly without rushing. Control the speed and steering angle carefully, use the rearview mirror or reversing camera to assist in positioning the front of the car, and ensure it is completely inside the space before stopping. Additionally, the entire body of the car must not cross or touch any lines, or else you'll lose significant points. During practice, I always emphasize finding an open space to draw parking spaces and repeatedly practice to develop good habits—only then can you stay steady during the exam. After all, safety comes first when driving, and these small mistakes can accumulate and easily lead to accidents.
Right after getting my driver's license, I was still nervous. The hardest part of parallel parking was worrying that the front of the car wasn't fully inside, which would deduct all 100 points and result in an immediate fail. The rules for the Subject 2 test are strict—both the front and rear of the car must be within the lines to pass. If the examiner or system detects the front of the car sticking out, it's counted as a mistake. During my pre-test practice, I made a similar error where the front of the car was just slightly short, causing me to fail the mock test. This scared me into practicing more to correct my technique. The entire parking process should be slow and precise, focusing on adjusting the distance and direction without rushing. In real-life driving, if the front of the car isn't parked properly, it might block the way or cause scratches. Developing good parking habits can save a lot of hassle.
