What are the point deductions for parallel parking?

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StMariana
07/24/25 4:52am
Body of the vehicle crossing the line, deduct 100 points. Wheels touching or pressing the lane boundary line while driving, deduct 10 points. Not parking within the designated area, deduct 100 points. Failing to turn on the left turn signal when starting, deduct 10 points. Stopping midway, deduct 100 points. Below are some related introductions about parallel parking: 1. Concept: Parallel parking is a part of the driving test (Subject 2). It is becoming increasingly common in cities, especially when parking spaces in regular parking lots are in short supply. Many places have designated parking spaces on both sides of the streets, known as 'parallel parking spaces.' 2. Parking tips: It is important to position the car close to the left line of the parking space before moving into it. There are two key points to note in parallel parking: First, adjust the left and right rearview mirrors. The left rearview mirror should be lowered as much as possible to see the left rear wheel, while the right rearview mirror should show the body of the car. Second, adjust the interior rearview mirror so that you can see the middle of the rear windshield when looking up.
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StKimberly
08/11/25 12:31am
During my parallel parking test, I lost points mainly because the car wasn't parked properly. Specifically, if the wheels touched the curb or parking space lines, it was an immediate 10-point deduction; if the car body wasn't parallel to the curb or the wheels were more than 30 cm away from the curb after parking, points were also deducted; poor time management leading to exceeding the time limit—the examiner said the standard was to complete it within 90 seconds; forgetting to signal before starting or stopping for too long during the maneuver could result in a 5-10 point deduction. I also made mistakes like the car being misaligned, not centered in the parking space, which affected other vehicles' passage and posed safety risks, leading to deductions. These errors stemmed from inaccurate visual judgment or steering wheel angle issues. Now, with more practice on mirror usage and throttle control, I can reduce point losses. The test is all about details, and avoiding these mistakes can improve the pass rate.
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