Is it considered passing if the reverse parking distance is less than 10 centimeters?
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It is considered passing as long as you don't cross any lines during the process and safely park in the designated space. The distance between the car and the sides is not important; the key is not to cross any lines throughout the entire process. Here is some extended information about reverse parking: Reverse parking has been a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license since 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to maneuver the vehicle in a confined space. Reverse parking is one of the assessment points in the driver's test, requiring the driver to correctly reverse the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. There is a time limit for the reverse parking test. The test area is 16 meters long and 6.83 meters wide, while the garage is 5.25 meters long and 2.31 meters wide.
From my ten years of experience driving trucks, reversing into a parking space with less than 10 cm of error can be considered passing in a regular driving test, but the standard really depends on the specific situation. For example, during our usual practice, driving school instructors always say the error must be kept within 30 cm to avoid point deductions—10 cm is too strict, and beginners can hardly achieve it. I’ve tried it in a mock test before, where the car body was only 8 cm away from the side line, and the instructor laughed and said that counted as a 'perfect pass.' However, during the official driving test, rules vary by region—some cities like Beijing deduct 10 points for errors less than 30 cm, but you can still pass if you lose less than 10 points; some driving schools in the south have looser requirements. Remember, the key is not to cross the line or hit any poles—safety comes first. Every time I reverse into a space, I first aim for the reference point in the rearview mirror, then reverse slowly, preferring to adjust multiple times rather than rush and make mistakes. Regular practice improves your feel and reduces errors. Before the test, it’s best to clarify the local driving school’s specific rules to avoid misunderstandings.
