Will points be deducted if the car body is tilted during reverse parking?
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Points will not be deducted if the car body is tilted during reverse parking, as long as the car body does not press or exceed the garage boundary lines. If the car body is tilted but the closer side is not less than 10 centimeters, it will pass. If it is less than 10 centimeters, there is a high chance it will be scanned as crossing the line, making it very unlikely to pass. During reverse parking, when the rear wheels enter the garage, if one side of the car is wider while reversing, steer slightly in that direction to make adjustments. The best time for fine adjustments is between when the car body enters the garage and when it comes to a complete stop inside. Seizing this opportunity can partially solve the issue of the car body being tilted inside the garage. When the front line of the garage aligns with the front edge of the hood, the rear wheels should be parallel to the exit line. At this point, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Once the car is parallel to the garage, straighten the steering wheel and drive forward to the left garage sensor line, which should be the same as the starting position for reverse parking on the right side. Precautions for reverse parking: First, maintain a steady speed and control the clutch well, ensuring the car speed is stable without sudden acceleration or deceleration. Second, accurately identify the reference points, as there are many points to remember during reverse parking. Third, turn the steering wheel quickly when the car reaches the corresponding point. Finally, make fine adjustments when the car is almost fully parked to ensure the car body is straight. Also, adjust the seat and mirrors properly.
During the reverse parking test, whether a tilted car body results in point deductions depends on the chain reaction caused by the degree of tilt. When I was taking my driving test, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that minor tilting alone doesn't directly lead to point deductions. However, if the rear of the car brushes against the boundary line or the tires cross the line, it's an immediate 100-point deduction and a fail. Additionally, if the entire car body isn't completely inside the parking space after stopping, points will definitely be deducted. Excessive tilt may lead the examiner to judge it as not following the prescribed route. The most dangerous aspect is that tilting makes it hard to see the corner of the parking space in the mirrors, doubling the chance of crossing the line. It's recommended to leave half a turn of the steering wheel for flexible minor adjustments—if the rear tilts to one side, steer 15 degrees in the opposite direction. I've seen many students fail because their tilted car body crossed the line. It's better to reverse a couple more times to get the angle right.
