What are the deduction points for parallel parking?

[DeEli]

There are several situations where points are deducted for parallel parking: Deduct 5 points: Stopping the vehicle during the test. Deduct 10 points: Driving over the lane boundary line with the tires, not turning on the left turn signal when starting, not turning on the right turn signal when reversing, and the vehicle body touching the parking space boundary line while driving. Disqualification: The vehicle body crosses the line after stopping in the parking space, not parking within the garage, or failing to complete the test within the specified time. Below are the precautions to note for parallel parking: Maintain a 30cm distance: When entering the parallel parking area from the previous task, try to adjust the distance between the vehicle and the parking space to about 30-50cm. A distance that is too large or too small can easily lead to crossing the line or affecting subsequent reference points. Straighten the vehicle and stop immediately: Once the vehicle is completely inside the parking space, be sure to check through both side mirrors whether the vehicle body is straightened, and stop promptly after straightening.

[SanJesse]

I've been driving for over a decade, and parallel parking has quite a few points deduction in driving tests. First is the positioning issue: if the wheels touch the yellow line on the side, points are deducted immediately; if the car body isn't parked within the designated area and exceeds the boundary, that's also a deduction. Then there's the inappropriate distance - being too far from the curb (over 30 cm) or too close and scraping against the roadside curb. In terms of operation, stalling the engine during the test shows poor control; forgetting to signal or signaling late results in minor deductions but can be dangerous if accumulated. Taking too long may also lead to deductions, so it's important to practice reversing speed. My suggestion is to pay attention to these details during regular parking practice, like finding an open space to practice and using rearview mirrors to adjust the angle. The car body should be parked straight and centered, which also makes driving on the road safer. Details determine success or failure, so passing the test in one go is ideal.

[DakotaLee]

When I was taking my driver's license test, I was most afraid of parallel parking! There were various points for deductions: touching the line with the car body or running over the line with the wheels were major mistakes, costing ten points each; parking at an angle or not aligning with the markings would also lead to deductions; exceeding the 30 cm distance limit would result in strict penalties from the examiner. Beginners often make operational errors, such as forgetting to signal or stalling the engine, which show lack of proficiency and lead to minor deductions. Time management is also crucial—being too slow results in more deductions. During my test, I was so nervous I almost went out of bounds. Now I understand—practicing more to use the rearview mirror for positioning and checking if the car is straight after parking is key. After the test, reviewing common mistakes helps avoid them. Safety comes first when driving, and mastering these points through practice is essential.

[MacAlyssa]

As someone who frequently accompanies students during driving tests, the main points for deductions in parallel parking include: driving over the edge line or the vehicle body exceeding the boundary results in major deductions; improper distance, being too far or exceeding limits, leads to deductions; the vehicle not being parked straight also incurs penalties. During the operation, stalling the engine or failing to use turn signals shows instability and results in minor deductions. If the overall time taken is too long, the penalties are more severe. I emphasize that students should practice reversing skills more, with turning on the signal before reversing and controlling the speed slowly being key. The position should be centered and balanced, and after parking, check if the wheels are straight. Use rearview mirrors more often during practice to assist, and remembering these points will reduce mistakes. Simulate the test several times before the actual exam.