Is it acceptable if the side mirror crosses the line during parallel parking?

[AlexandraMarie]

Parallel parking with the side mirror crossing the line is considered acceptable. Here are more details: 1. Parallel parking test standards. After the vehicle is parked in the space, if the body crosses the line, 100 points are deducted; if the wheels touch or press the lane boundary line during movement, 10 points are deducted; if the vehicle is not parked within the space, 100 points are deducted; if the left turn signal is not turned on when starting, 10 points are deducted; if the vehicle stops midway, 100 points are deducted. Pressing the line refers to the wheels pressing the line and has nothing to do with the side mirror. 2. The official term for pressing the line. The official term for pressing the line in the "Traffic Law" is the motor vehicle violating the prohibition marking instructions. Violating the prohibition marking refers to actions such as driving, parking, not yielding, or illegally occupying the lane against the prohibition markings, such as changing lanes on a solid line, making a U-turn in a no-U-turn section, or turning in a no-turn section.

[LaAdam]

During the driving test, if the rearview mirror crosses the line after parallel parking, it's generally considered a failure. The rules require the entire vehicle, including all its components, to be within the parking space lines. Since the rearview mirror is part of the vehicle, crossing the line means the vehicle has exceeded the boundary, and the examiner will deduct points or even fail you. I remember my driving instructor emphasizing this point during lessons—crossing the line not only indicates poor technique but could also pose safety hazards, such as obstructing other vehicles. To avoid this issue, I always practiced adjusting my position repeatedly to ensure none of the mirrors touched the lines, as only then could the parking be considered secure.

[DelLilliana]

I personally experienced this when taking my driving test last year. During the parallel parking, my side mirror touched the line, resulting in an immediate point deduction and failure. The reason is simple - the test rules are extremely strict. Any part of the vehicle crossing the boundary is unacceptable, and a mirror touching the line means the car body isn't properly within the parking space. I believe this isn't just about test scores but also about safety habits. In daily parking, if you cross the line, you might scratch adjacent vehicles or block others. That's why I intensified my practice afterwards and finally passed.

[BrandonRose]

I believe that the rearview mirror crossing the line is unacceptable in parallel parking, primarily due to safety concerns. Crossing the line indicates improper vehicle positioning, which may increase blind spots or interfere with pedestrians, especially near sidewalks. During the test, rules must be strictly followed, and the mirror must remain within the line to pass. This requires consistent practice to master the technique and avoid such errors.