How many points will be deducted for tailgating?

[VanessaRose]

Tailgating will result in a deduction of 2 points and a fine. Relevant regulations: Article 53 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: When a motor vehicle encounters traffic congestion at an intersection ahead, it shall stop in sequence outside the intersection and wait, and shall not enter the intersection. Violators will be fined and penalized with a deduction of 2 points. Hazards of tailgating: Tailgating at an intersection not only fails to reduce one's own waiting time but also causes unnecessary and severe impacts on the opposing lateral traffic, trapping all vehicles at the intersection and creating a traffic deadlock. Traffic police departments enhance surveillance of tailgating situations through video patrols, and once tailgating is detected, local traffic police are immediately notified to manage and guide traffic at the intersection. Additionally, tailgating at an intersection is a traffic violation.

[AnastasiaLee]

As a novice who recently got my driver's license, I'd like to share my experience during the Subject 2 test. During the curve driving section, I momentarily lost focus and didn't steer properly, causing the rear of the car to touch the boundary line. The examiner immediately deducted 10 points. Fortunately, I performed well in the reverse parking section earlier, so my total score didn't fall below the passing threshold - otherwise I would've had to retake the test. My advice is to pay extra attention to vehicle positioning during practice, especially keeping the entire car centered when turning and maintaining moderate speed. Also, practicing with an experienced coach or friend who can demonstrate proper S-curve techniques will help avoid unnecessary mistakes. This exam taught me that details determine success, and driving safety is no trivial matter.

[DiBriella]

I've been teaching driving for several years and often see students making this mistake during the S-curve test. 'Dragging the tail' usually refers to the rear of the vehicle touching the boundary line, which results in a deduction starting from 10 points. If the contact is severe or the vehicle goes out of bounds, it's an immediate failure with zero points. The exam rules emphasize this to ensure drivers' spatial judgment of the vehicle. Students tend to focus only on the front wheels during turns, forgetting about the rear wheel positions, which leads to point deductions. During practice, it's important to simulate test scenarios frequently, adjust the rearview mirror angles properly, enter curves at slow speeds, and maintain a stable trajectory. Remember, safe driving starts with the small details—passing the test is just the first step.

[LaHadley]

I've been driving for over 20 years. I remember during my driving test back then, 'dragging the tail' meant scraping the rear of the car against the curve line. The penalty points weren't as strict as now, usually around 5 points. The rules have become much more detailed these days - crossing the line directly results in 10 or more penalty points. The key is to stay calm and not rush. During practice, find open spaces to simulate real road conditions, and control the steering wheel without sudden movements. One mistake doesn't mean failure; just learn from it and practice again.