Where are the penalty points for reversing into the garage in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 reversing into the garage penalty points are as follows: 1. Not following the prescribed route or sequence: Not following the prescribed route or sequence results in a 100-point deduction, failing the test. This penalty occurs because the examinee is unclear about the test rules for reversing into the garage. The principle of the reversing into the garage test is to perform the left hook first and then the right hook after passing the left hook. If the left hook fails or the system does not announce "reversing accurate," the right hook action is not allowed; otherwise, it will be reported as a route error. 2. Vehicle body crossing the line: Note that electronic test evaluation is based on the vehicle body, not the wheels. Practice adjusting the driving trajectory more during daily practice, and learn how to adjust when the vehicle body is too close to the left or right boundary line when entering the garage. If possible, it is recommended to practice more at the actual test site, familiarize yourself with the test venue and the test vehicle, as practice makes perfect. This can also help alleviate test anxiety and aim for a one-time pass. 3. Reversing not fully into the garage: The front of the vehicle is not completely reversed into the garage or the clutch is not controlled well during reversing, causing the vehicle to slip forward. This results in a 100-point deduction, failing the test. After reversing into the garage, wait for about 2 seconds. If the system does not announce "reversing accurate," slightly reverse a bit more and then stop. 4. Stopping midway: All test items prohibit any pause action of the vehicle body during the test, resulting in a 100-point deduction, failing the test. When the computer announces "reversing accurate" during the right hook into the garage, do not rush to exit the item. First, observe whether there are any incoming vehicles on the left exit direction that may cause obstruction. Exit only when the exit is clear, because once you start, you cannot pause in the garage.
I just finished the Subject 2 reverse parking test and found that the main deductions were for the car body crossing boundaries or wheels touching lines, which result in immediate failure since the exam requires the car to be completely inside the parking space without touching any white lines. Additionally, hitting the parking poles is a common mistake that leads to a 100-point deduction. Exceeding the time limit may be tolerated in some test centers, but going over the allotted time still incurs penalties. During practice, my frequent errors were due to excessive speed and improper steering, causing the front or rear of the car to graze the lines. Familiarizing yourself with reference points, such as aligning the rearview mirror with the corner of the parking space, helps. Taking deep breaths when nervous can reduce mistakes. I recommend practicing more simulations at the driving school and seeking tips from instructors—speed isn’t the goal; steady and accurate parking is key. Also, note that stopping mid-test may lead to deductions, so movements should be fluid and decisive.
As an experienced driver, special attention must be paid to wheel crossing lines and vehicle body exceeding boundaries during reverse parking - any line crossing immediately results in failure. Other common issues include improper parking position, colliding with parking poles; exceeding time limits leads to time penalty deductions. When instructing others, I emphasize maintaining steady speed control, avoiding sudden steering wheel movements; frequently using rearview mirrors for observation, aligning with reference markers to prevent mid-process stops. Psychologically, stay calm during tests, pre-practice the exam route to familiarize with each movement node. Mastering these points significantly improves passing rates - don't neglect time management, practice timed parking to enhance rhythm awareness.
I failed the reverse parking test in Subject 2 once, with quite a few deduction points: Wheels crossing the line or the car body exceeding the boundary directly results in failure; hitting the parking poles also deducts all points; exiting without fully parking in the designated spot counts as an incomplete operation. Timeouts are less severe but common. I regret going too fast due to nervousness, causing the wheels to graze the line and fail. Insufficient practice was the root cause: wrong steering or not checking the rearview mirror position led to deviation. Next time, I'll slow down and focus on the markers; pre-test simulations to reduce anxiety. These lessons taught me that details determine success, and emotional control is crucial.
