Will points be deducted for wheels touching the dashed line during parallel parking?
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Points will be deducted if the wheels touch the dashed line during parallel parking, with a deduction of 10 points. In the past, parallel parking used four poles placed on the ground to symbolize the four corners of the parking space. Whether the vehicle successfully entered and parked without touching these four poles was one of the criteria. After the implementation of the new traffic regulations, parallel parking no longer uses poles, and all boundaries are marked with ground lines. Below are the standards for the driving test: 1. Vehicle body crossing the line: If the vehicle body crosses the line after parking, 100 points will be deducted. 2. Wheels touching the lane boundary line: If the wheels touch the lane boundary line while driving, 10 points will be deducted. 3. Not parking within the space: If the vehicle is not parked within the space, 100 points will be deducted. 4. Not turning on the left turn signal: If the left turn signal is not turned on when starting, 10 points will be deducted.
When parallel parking, it is true that driving over the dotted line will result in point deductions – I've seen this happen frequently during my time working at a driving school. Dotted lines typically mark parking space boundaries, and crossing them indicates improper parking alignment, which leads to point deductions (usually 5-10 points, depending on local regulations). During tests, this is a common mistake as beginners often get nervous or misjudge mirror positioning, causing wheels to touch the lines. I recommend using reference points during practice, such as landmarks outside the window, to better control wheel placement. Crossing lines doesn't just affect test scores – it may also lead to fines in real-world driving for obstructing lanes, which is hazardous. Remember, driving tests aim to cultivate proper parking habits. Developing precise parking instincts will save you future trouble. With repeated simulations and controlled steering speed/direction, you can easily avoid these point-loss situations.