Is it allowed to cross the dashed line during parallel parking?
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Parallel parking is not allowed to cross the dashed line. Here are some introductions about parallel parking: 1. Operation requirements: The driver must park the vehicle into the right parking space (garage) through a forward and backward movement without touching or scraping the parking space poles, and without the wheels pressing or touching the lane boundary line or the parking space boundary line. 2. Introduction: Parallel parking is one of the contents of the subject two of the driver's license test. Parallel parking is becoming more and more common in cities, especially when the parking spaces in regular parking lots are increasingly tight. Many places have turned the original streets into parking spaces, becoming "parallel parking spaces".
Parallel parking is something I often encounter while driving, and riding the dashed line is not a good idea. Dashed lines are usually lane boundaries or parking area markers, and riding them may block the path of other vehicles. If a car comes from behind, the driver might not see you and could easily scrape your rear bumper. Safety is the top priority, especially in rainy weather when visibility is poor or at night without proper lighting—riding the line poses even higher risks. I recommend slowing down before parking, aligning your position using the rearview mirror, and leaving about one meter of space in front and behind while slowly reversing. If you do ride the line, beginners shouldn’t panic—just find an open space to practice a few more times until you get the hang of it. Remember to keep the wheels straight and aligned, and don’t cut corners. Additionally, the size of the vehicle affects the likelihood of riding the line—smaller cars are more agile, but larger vehicles require more careful angle adjustments to avoid trouble.
