What are the penalty standards for reverse parking?
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There are four penalty items for reverse parking. The details are as follows: 1. Penalty items: Not following the prescribed route or sequence. The vehicle body crosses the line. Failing to enter the parking space. Stopping midway. This assesses the driver's ability to operate the vehicle in a designated area. Reverse parking is a key assessment point in the driver's test, which involves correctly maneuvering the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. 2. Key points for reverse parking: The driver should adjust the seat and rearview mirrors, fasten the seatbelt, shift to reverse gear, release the parking brake lever, and start reversing at idle speed. The driver observes the garage through the right rear window; when the black edge of the right rear window aligns with the right boundary line of the garage, turn the steering wheel steadily to the right to its limit. After the vehicle enters the garage, the driver should look back at the left rearview mirror and straighten the steering wheel once the entire left boundary line of the garage is visible. Stop immediately when the left door handle aligns horizontally with the bottom line of the garage in the left rearview mirror.
When I was studying for my driver's license, I specifically researched the point deduction standards for reverse parking. At that time, my instructor told me that crossing the line or having the car body go out of bounds would directly deduct 100 points, equivalent to failure, which is quite common. Exceeding the time limit (usually failing to park properly within 2 minutes) would deduct around 10 points. If you stop midway, the engine stalls, or the car isn't parked in the correct position, you’ll also lose 5-10 points. These standards are mainly designed to ensure that beginners develop spatial awareness and avoid scratches or accidents while parking. It took me a few weeks of practice to get used to reverse parking—the key is to first check the mirrors to control the direction and not rush in. Even in daily driving, it's important to pay attention to safety when reverse parking. The simplified standards for the test serve as a reminder to take it slow and be precise.
