What are the deduction rules for parallel parking?
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The specific deduction rules for parallel parking are as follows: After entering the parking space: If the vehicle's engine stalls after entering the parking space, 100 points will be deducted. During driving: If the wheels touch the lane edge during driving, 10 points will be deducted. Not stopping in the parking space: Failing to stop in the parking space will result in a 100-point deduction. During starting: If the left turn signal is not on during starting, 10 points will be deducted. During reversing: If the right turn signal is not on during reversing, 10 points will be deducted. Stopping midway: Stopping midway will result in a 100-point deduction. Note: In the past, parallel parking involved four poles placed on the ground to symbolize the four corners of the parking space. One of the criteria was whether the vehicle could smoothly enter and park without touching these four poles. After the implementation of the new traffic regulations, parallel parking no longer uses poles, and all parking space boundaries are marked with ground lines.
I've been driving for over ten years since I first learned, and I've seen many beginners lose points during the test due to parallel parking. The main rules are that the car body must not touch the marked lines, including the tires touching the side white line, which deducts 10 points; severe line crossing may result in immediate failure. Exceeding the time limit, such as going over the allotted 30 seconds, deducts 5 points; stopping or stalling midway also incurs penalties, aiming to ensure stable and continuous vehicle movement. I remember when I first taught my apprentices, they were too hasty when reversing, and panic easily led to touching the lines. During practice, it's recommended to find an open area and set up obstacles for simulation, familiarizing oneself with the car's dimensions and the distance perception in the rearview mirror—developing these habits gradually helps. These point deductions may seem strict, but they actually cultivate safe habits to prevent scratches, making real-world parking more composed.
