What are the penalty points for reverse parking?
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Penalty points for reverse parking include not following the prescribed route or sequence, vehicle body crossing the line, failing to complete the parking, and stopping midway. Below is a detailed introduction about the car driving license test: 1. Overview: The motor vehicle driving license test is an official driving skill examination conducted within the territory of the People's Republic of China to obtain legal permission to drive a motor vehicle. Passing the test grants the corresponding registered license. 2. Others: The Ministry of Public Security of China has published the revised "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" on its official website. According to these regulations, the content and passing standards of the driving license test will be unified nationwide. On May 10, 2021, the Ministry of Public Security held a press conference to announce 12 convenience measures for deepening the "simplification of administration, decentralization, and optimization of services" reform in public security traffic management, under the theme "I do practical things for the masses."
I've been a driving instructor for many years, and there are quite a few point deductions in the reverse parking test. Crossing the line is the most common issue, such as the car body touching the edge line or corner line of the parking space—each instance deducts 10 points. If the solid line is severely crossed or the vehicle goes out of bounds, it might result in an immediate failure. Time limit is another headache—the entire reverse parking must be completed within 210 seconds, exceeding which deducts 100 points. Midway stops are also a big pitfall—if the wheels stop for more than 2 seconds, 10 points are deducted, and if it exceeds 5 seconds, the test might be halted directly. I always remind students that crossing the line is often caused by turning the steering wheel too early or correcting too slowly. During practice, use the rearview mirrors more to find the right reference points instead of just focusing on the front. Controlling the speed is crucial—too slow and you risk exceeding the time limit, too fast and you might stop unsteadily. During practice, drawing auxiliary lines on the ground to simulate the test can be helpful. Familiarity with the car's dimensions and rearview mirror positions is key, and nervousness during the test can negatively affect performance.
