What is the Scoring Criteria for Parallel Parking?
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2021 parallel parking penalty standards include stopping midway and wheels touching the lane boundary lines or parking space boundary lines. Below are the related reasons for penalties: Driving too slowly: Although the subject two test repeatedly emphasizes driving slowly, many students, fearing nervousness and missing checkpoints, reduce the speed excessively, leading to stalling. Unfamiliar with the clutch: Not testing the clutch's tightness before driving results in discomfort during the test. Incorrect seat adjustment: Inaccurate seat adjustment affects the candidate's sitting posture and vision, leading to deviations when checking points and consequently causing line touching. Right turn signal: Previously, only the left turn signal was required when starting to park. After the new regulations, many people forget to turn on the right turn signal before reversing, resulting in penalties.
I just got my driver's license a few months ago, and the parallel parking scoring criteria left a deep impression on me. This part is crucial in the Subject 2 driving test. As soon as you get in the car, the vehicle body must not cross or touch the lines/boundaries, or you'll fail immediately. You also need to pay attention to the distance between the tires and the curb after parking—it must be within 30 cm; too far or too close will result in point deductions. During the operation, stalling the engine or exceeding the time limit (90 seconds in our area) is strictly prohibited. Additionally, hitting the curb with the wheels while reversing or forgetting to use the turn signal will also lead to major point deductions. Back then, I lost a few points for touching the line and almost failed. During practice, the instructor always emphasized checking mirrors and maintaining steady speed—these are little tricks to avoid mistakes. In short, more practice makes the test easier.
