What reference points should be observed for parallel parking in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 driving test consists of five items: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start, right-angle turn, and curve driving. For parallel parking, there are three key reference points that require special attention. First reference point: Steer fully right: It's relatively easier to locate the parking spot through the rearview mirror. When the front horizontal yellow line of the right parking space disappears from the right rearview mirror, gradually turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Second reference point: Straighten the wheels: When observing from the driver's seat, straighten the steering wheel immediately upon seeing the rear right corner of the parking space appear in the left rearview mirror. Third reference point: Steer fully left: While turning left, observe the left rearview mirror. When the left rear wheel just touches the white dashed line, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Parallel parking test criteria: 100 points deduction if the vehicle body crosses the line after parking. 10 points deduction if wheels touch the lane boundary during movement. 100 points deduction for failing to park completely within the space. 10 points deduction for not activating the left turn signal before starting. 100 points deduction for stopping during the maneuver.
When I first started learning to drive, I was especially nervous practicing parallel parking. The key points to master are: when starting, the car body must be parallel to the parking space with a distance of about 30 cm; during reversing, keep a close eye on the right rearview mirror, and when the car body covers the corner of the parking space, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the right; then look at the left rearview mirror, and the moment the rear of the car reveals the back corner of the parking space, immediately straighten the wheel; finally, check if the front of the car is parallel to the parking line. Don’t forget to use stickers to mark points during practice—it makes it easier to get the hang of it, and during the test, stay calm and check the mirrors frequently.
