Is it allowed to touch the line during reverse parking?

[ValeriaAnn]

It is not allowed to touch the line during reverse parking. Touching the line with the vehicle body is considered as crossing the line, which results in a deduction of 100 points. Other violations such as crossing the line with the vehicle, failing to park properly, stopping midway, not following the designated route, not following the sequence, or exceeding the time limit also result in a deduction of 100 points. The full score for Subject 2 is 100 points, with evaluation criteria set for failure, deduction of 20 points, deduction of 10 points, and deduction of 5 points. The rules for the Subject 2 driving test state that any stopping or rolling back during the test, or not following the voice instructions, will result in failure. Additionally, if the wheels or the body of the vehicle touch the line, the test will be considered a failure. Many learners encounter the issue of touching the line during Subject 2 training, and "touching the line" is the most common reason for failure. The main cause of touching the line is not mastering the correct timing for steering. Apart from missing the right moment to steer, another reason could be the speed of steering not matching the speed of the vehicle. Subject 2 Deduction Standards: Not wearing a seatbelt: Deduct 100 points. Starting the engine without the gear in neutral: Deduct 100 points. Not using the turn signal (including starting, changing lanes, overtaking, turning, and parking); Using the turn signal for less than three seconds (this is easily overlooked!); Forgetting to turn off the turn signal or using it incorrectly: Deduct 10 points. Stalling once: Deduct 10 points. Reverse Parking: Not following the designated route sequence: Deduct 100 points. Vehicle body crossing the line: Deduct 100 points. Failing to park properly: Deduct 100 points. Before reversing, if the two front wheels do not pass the control line: Deduct 100 points. Exceeding the 210-second time limit: Deduct 100 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 5 points each time. Slope Parking and Starting: After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line and exceeds 50 cm forward or backward: Deduct 100 points. After stopping, if the front bumper is not aligned with the pole line but does not exceed 50 cm forward or backward: Deduct 10 points. After stopping, if the starting time exceeds 30 seconds: Deduct 100 points. Driving with wheels touching the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. Starting with the vehicle rolling back more than 30 cm: Deduct 100 points. After stopping, if the vehicle body is more than 50 cm from the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. After parking, if the parking brake is not fully engaged: Deduct 10 points each time. After stopping, if the vehicle body is more than 30 cm but less than 50 cm from the road edge line: Deduct 10 points each time. Starting with the vehicle rolling back more than 10 cm but less than 30 cm: Deduct 5 points each time. Parallel Parking: After parking, if the vehicle body crosses the line: Deduct 100 points. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal when parking: Deduct 10 points. Exceeding the 90-second time limit: Deduct 100 points. Driving with the vehicle body touching the parking space line: Deduct 10 points each time. Driving with wheels touching the lane line: Deduct 10 points each time. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 5 points each time. 90-Degree Turn: Wheels touching the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. Not using or incorrectly using the turn signal during the turn, or not turning off the turn signal after the turn: Deduct 10 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 5 points each time. Curve Driving: Wheels touching the road edge line: Deduct 100 points. Stopping for more than 2 seconds midway: Deduct 100 points. Driving without the gear in second or higher: Deduct 5 points.

[DelAmara]

Scratching the lines while reversing into a parking space is generally not allowed, especially during practical driving tests. The exam rules clearly state that points will be deducted or you may even fail if the tires cross the parking space lines. When I was learning to drive, my instructor repeatedly emphasized this point. He said that scratching the lines not only affects your score but could also pose safety hazards, such as scraping against curbs or other vehicles. Now, when I reverse, I always make it a habit to adjust the rearview mirror angle first and use the reversing camera to position the car accurately, ensuring the entire vehicle is within the parking space without touching any lines. Parking space lines are designed to regulate space, and crossing them disrupts traffic order and creates unnecessary trouble for yourself. I recommend that beginners practice reference points and steering wheel control more often. Once good habits are formed, the issue of scratching the lines will naturally decrease.