What are the standard requirements for the reverse parking test?
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Not following the prescribed route or sequence, the vehicle body crossing the line, failing to park in the designated space, or stopping midway will all be judged as a fail. Below are the specific standards for reverse parking: Reverse parking operation requirements: During the test, the vehicle must not stop while moving forward or backward. The vehicle must reverse from one end of the road control line (with the vehicle body over the control line) into the parking space, then move forward out of the parking space, pass the control line at the other end, and reverse into the parking space again, finally moving forward out of the parking space. Reverse parking evaluation criteria: Not following the prescribed route or sequence: fail; Vehicle body crossing the line: fail; Failing to park in the designated space: fail; Stopping midway: fail. A fail results in a deduction of 100 points.
During the reverse parking test, I remember the standards were quite strict. The first step is the starting position: the car must be parked at the designated spot next to the parking space, neither too far nor too close. When reversing, the speed should be slow, kept below 5 km/h, otherwise points will be deducted. You cannot touch the parking space lines at any point; if the wheels touch the yellow line, it's an automatic fail. You must reverse into the space in one go without any mid-course adjustments. Checking the rearview mirrors is crucial to ensure equal distance on both sides. The parking space has fixed dimensions, and after reversing in, the entire car body must be completely inside the space, with the front wheels not crossing the line. During practice, I emphasize controlling the throttle and brakes smoothly, avoiding sudden movements. Mastering these standards makes daily parking safer and helps avoid scratching other cars. During the test, the examiner watches for smooth movements, so don’t get nervous—stay calm. In short, the core focus is precision and safety, and passing requires doing it right the first time.
