Will points be deducted if the car body crosses the line in Subject 2?
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In Subject 2, the car body crossing the line refers to the car body crossing the line during the reverse parking test. In this case, points will be deducted, and the test item will be judged as unqualified. Below is relevant information about the Subject 2 test: 1. Test content: For small cars C1 and C2, the test items include reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns), which are the five mandatory test items (some regions also have a sixth item, high-speed card collection). 2. Passing criteria: The full score is 100 points, with evaluation standards set for unqualified, minus 20 points, minus 10 points, and minus 5 points. For large passenger cars, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger cars, and large trucks, a score of 90 is required to pass. For other vehicle types, a score of 80 is required to pass.
In the Subject 2 driving test, if the vehicle body crosses the line, it results in an immediate 100-point deduction and failure. This is a strict rule. When I worked as a teaching assistant at the driving school, I watched students practice every day. The most common mistakes were the rear wheels crossing the line during reverse parking or the front of the car brushing against the boundary line during parallel parking. Many students cross the line because their mirrors aren't adjusted properly or they turn the steering wheel at the wrong time. For example, yesterday a student turned the steering wheel 0.5 seconds too early during reverse parking, causing the right rear wheel to touch the corner line of the parking space. It's recommended to practice at a very slow speed, which allows enough time to correct the steering. Also, remember the key reference points for each test item, such as keeping the car in the middle third of the road during the curve driving exercise. Always adjust the seat and mirrors to the same fixed position each time—these details are often overlooked but can be the most critical.
I just passed the Subject 2 test and I totally get it now – absolutely no touching the lines with the car body, or you’ll fail instantly. Last time during the test, I saw the car in front of me fail immediately when its rear touched the solid line during parallel parking. That’s even worse than stopping midway, which only deducts 5 points for a 2-second pause. I think the most challenging parts where you might touch the lines are the hill start and reversing into the garage, with just a 15cm gap between the wheels and the edge. During practice, it’s essential to develop the habit of checking the mirrors, especially the right rearview mirror, which should be angled lower to ensure you can see the ground markings. Also, speed control is crucial. Our instructor always says, ‘Slow is fast’ – keeping the speed below 5km/h gives you room to make adjustments. Remember, the test car might differ in size from the practice car, so getting used to it beforehand is important.
