Which line should not be crossed during reverse parking?

[MacLeah]

During reverse parking, none of the lines should be crossed. Here are the relevant details: 1. Reverse parking: This involves maneuvering the vehicle correctly into the garage from both sides during movement. Start from point A and reverse into garage B, then park properly. Move forward to the return area C and stop. Reverse from the return area into garage B and stop again. Finally, return from garage B to point A to complete the test. 2. Test items: For small vehicle licenses C1 and C2, the test includes five mandatory items: reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving (commonly known as S-curves). 3. Reverse parking evaluation criteria: The vehicle body must not cross the red line at any point during the process, otherwise you will hear "Vehicle body crossed the line, test failed, please exit the vehicle" or "Vehicle body crossed the line, test failed, please drive the vehicle back to the starting point"; During reversing, you must not stop midway when exiting the garage; After parking, pause briefly before exiting. After completing the test, shift to neutral, exit the vehicle, and leave the test area. Always fasten your seatbelt.

[Isaac]

When I was taking my driver's license test, reverse parking was the biggest headache. The instructor emphasized every day that you must never cross the line. The four boundary lines of the parking space were like high-voltage wires: crossing the left or right side lines meant an instant fail, and touching the front entrance line with the car's front was also unacceptable. Many people overlooked the rear boundary line of the parking space—if the car body extended beyond it, it counted as crossing the line. I once saw a fellow trainee touch the yellow corner line, and the invigilation system immediately sounded an alarm. During practice, it's best to stick a small label on the rearview mirror to remind yourself to check the distance between the wheels and the line—keeping it around 30 cm is safest. If you turn the steering wheel too late, it's easy to touch the corner line, so practicing half-turn corrections regularly is crucial.

[LeSawyer]

I asked the test center safety officer about the issue of crossing lines during reverse parking. He said the electronic evaluation is extremely strict—no solid lines can be crossed. The most common problem is the yellow solid lines on both sides of the garage; if the tires touch them, it's judged as the vehicle exiting the garage. Additionally, the horizontal line at the front of the garage is crucial—if the front of the car crosses this line during reversing, you fail. What many overlook are the lane boundary lines; if your wheels touch the ground markings while adjusting, it's also considered a violation. Remember to fully enter the garage during each reverse, ensuring the wheels don't touch the rear garage baseline. Don’t stress during the test—adjust your seat higher to clearly see the ground markings for better control.

[MacAxel]

There are three most critical situations when reversing into a parking space results in crossing the line: First, crossing the solid lines on either side of the parking space—even a slight tire touch means failure; second, the front of the car exceeding the horizontal line at the garage entrance; and third, the wheels crossing the dividing lines on the test ground. The instructor taught me to check the left rearview mirror—keeping a steering wheel's distance between the car body and the corner of the garage ensures safety. Old Li from our driving school shared a trick: when reversing, watch the left rear wheel, and as it's about to cross the extension line, quickly straighten the steering wheel. If the wheels are too close to the edge of the garage, it's better to stop early and try again rather than take risks. Also, remember that the rear of the car must not sweep over the white line at the back.

[OLola]

Failing the reverse parking test by crossing the lines is absolutely a high-risk area in Subject 2. Personal experience tells you: None of the four boundary lines of the garage can be crossed, especially the two yellow lines on the sides which are most likely to be grazed by the rear wheels. Additionally, the boundary lines of the test site are also no-go zones; crossing them while adjusting your position will result in a zero score. Pay special attention to the position of the garage corners—when the rear wheel is about 30 centimeters away, you should correct your direction. On the day of my test, I saw the person ahead of me turn the steering wheel too sharply, causing the right wheel to directly cross the garage corner line, and the computer immediately announced a failure. It's recommended to control the speed well and adjust the rearview mirror to clearly see the wheels and the lines. If you're really unsure, stick your head out to take a look before reversing.

[LeMolly]

I just passed the Subject 2 test, and the most daunting part was avoiding the lines while reversing into the garage. The coach repeatedly emphasized three types of lines that must not be touched: the first is the solid lines on both sides of the garage, like city walls—touching them means instant failure; the second is the horizontal line at the front entrance of the garage—if the car's front crosses it, all previous efforts are wasted; the third is the boundary line of the entire test area. A useful tip: when reversing to the right, turn the steering wheel as soon as the dashed line in the garage disappears from the left rearview mirror. I remember one time when my wheel was too close to the garage corner, just two fingers' width away from touching the yellow line, and I panicked, quickly correcting the steering to save the situation. Practice more to develop a feel for the car, and make slight adjustments to the steering wheel if you sense the car is tilting.