Is it not allowed to stop during reverse parking?
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Reverse parking does not allow stopping midway. Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. The test items for small vehicles C1 and C2 include five mandatory tests: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curve). Below are introductions to other test subjects: Subject 1: Also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. The test content includes driving theory basics, road safety laws and regulations, local regulations, and related knowledge. The test format is computer-based. Subject 3: Includes the road driving skills test and the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, which are part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It is the abbreviation for the road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge test in the motor vehicle driver's test. The content of the road driving skills test varies depending on the type of vehicle being tested. Subject 4: Also known as the theoretical test or driver's theory test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. Subject 3 test is divided into two parts: besides the road test, it also includes the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, commonly known as 'Subject 4,' which evaluates 'driving ethics.' The test paper consists of 50 questions, mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90.
I remember when I first started driving, I always felt flustered when reversing into a parking space. I realized that it's perfectly fine to stop during the process—it's actually for safety reasons. When I'm reversing, if I feel the car isn't aligned with the parking spot, I stop steadily, check the rearview mirror or the reversing camera, and then adjust the steering wheel slowly. Never rush to complete it in one go, as that can easily lead to scraping the car next to you or a pillar. During the driving test, the instructor might say not to stop frequently, but in reality, stopping gives you time to buffer. Especially for beginners, I recommend practicing more in empty spaces, using the half-clutch to control the speed when stopping. Once you get used to it, you'll become more skilled. Also, keep the windows clean—better visibility leads to more accurate judgment. In short, reversing into a parking space isn't a race; safety comes first, and stopping makes the whole process more composed.
During driving lessons, the instructor always nags about not stopping randomly when reversing into a parking space, saying that too many stops during the test will directly result in point deductions. However, through my own practice, I've found that stopping is actually quite common in real driving. For instance, when parking in a narrow alley, I need to stop to check the distance on both sides, afraid of crushing the neighbor's flower pots. Stopping isn't the issue; the key lies in timing. I remember one heavy rainy day when the ground was slippery while reversing. By stopping, I could readjust my direction and successfully parked. The rules taught by the instructor are foundational, but in daily life, flexibly applying parking techniques can actually improve efficiency. Don't stress too much; use the parking assist function to help, and feel more at ease by stopping and moving as needed. Drive a few more times, and you'll find your own rhythm.
