What are the requirements for the parallel parking test in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 parallel parking test requirements are: The driver must park the vehicle into the right-side parking space without the wheels touching the lane boundary lines or parking space boundary lines. 1. The scoring criteria are as follows: (1) If the vehicle body crosses the line after parking, 100 points will be deducted. (2) If the wheels touch the lane boundary lines during movement, 10 points will be deducted. (3) If the vehicle is not parked within the space, 100 points will be deducted. (4) If the left turn signal is not turned on when starting, 10 points will be deducted. (5) If there is an intermediate stop, 100 points will be deducted. 2. Intermediate stop: In Subject 2, an intermediate stop refers to the car pausing for more than 2 seconds, which is considered an intermediate stop.
I remember when I was learning to drive and taking the Subject 2 test, parallel parking was quite nerve-wracking. The basic requirements were to smoothly reverse the car into the parking space without the wheels crossing the side lines or the body exceeding the front and rear markers, and to stop centered and steady. During the test, you had to maintain a distance of 30 to 50 centimeters from the side line, check the rearview mirror while reversing, steer accurately, and keep the speed slow and steady. Points could be deducted for taking too long to park or stalling the engine. A common mistake I made during practice was turning the steering wheel too early, causing the wheels to cross the line and fail immediately. It took several more practice sessions to get the hang of it. The key is to familiarize yourself with the car's dimensions and spatial awareness, find a quiet place to practice, and take your time—slow and steady reversing works best.
