Is It Qualified If the Wheels Don't Cross the Line but the Body Exceeds the Line During Reverse Parking?
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In the Subject 2 reverse parking test, if any part of the left or right side of the vehicle body exceeds the line, 100 points will be deducted, resulting in a failure. Definition of Reverse Parking: Reverse parking is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license. It assesses the driver's ability to maneuver the vehicle within a designated area. Reverse parking is one of the evaluation points in the driver's test, which involves correctly reversing the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. Methods of Reverse Parking: There are three most common types of reverse parking. The first is the "non"-shaped reverse parking, commonly seen in large parking lots. The second is the roadside "one"-shaped reverse parking, also known as parallel parking. The third is the less common diagonal reverse parking. 70% of driving students find parallel parking more challenging.
Last week, while accompanying my friend to practice for the Subject 2 driving test, we encountered a situation where the car body crossed the line during reverse parking. The instructor immediately pointed out that this would result in an automatic failure, as per the exam rules, both the car body crossing the line and the wheels pressing the line are considered unqualified. A car body crossing the line indicates that the entire vehicle is misaligned, which in real driving scenarios could easily lead to scraping against adjacent vehicles or obstacles. During the test, electronic sensors scan the entire contour of the car body; even if just the bumper exceeds the parking line, the system will deem it a failure. The key is to observe the distance between the car body and the boundary line through the rearview mirrors, rather than just focusing on the wheel position. Regular practice should focus on developing a sense of overall spatial awareness. When reversing slowly, if you notice the car body is not aligned, adjust the direction promptly. The biggest fear during the exam is nervousness leading to improper movements, so it's advisable to simulate the test multiple times beforehand to get a feel for it.
