Will points be deducted if the car is not straight when reversing into the garage?

[VanessaLee]

If the car is not straight when reversing into the garage but does not cross the line, no points will be deducted. Below is relevant information: Reversing into the garage: Reversing into the garage is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driving license after 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to operate the car in a designated area. Reversing into the garage is one of the assessment points in the driver's test, which involves correctly maneuvering the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. Methods: There are three most common types of reversing. The first is the "non"-shaped reversing into the garage, commonly seen in various large shopping malls. The second is the roadside "one"-shaped reversing into the garage, commonly known as parallel parking. The third is the less common diagonal reversing into the garage. 70% of driving students find parallel parking more challenging.

[McFinn]

When I was taking my driver's license test, I was particularly worried about whether parking crookedly would deduct points. It turned out that the key assessment was whether the car body crossed or went beyond the lines. As long as the wheels didn't touch the boundary lines and both the front and rear of the car were within the parking space, even if it was as crooked as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, no points would be deducted. However, being too crooked makes it easy to scrape when exiting, so during practice, I always used the rearview mirror to align with the corner of the parking space for adjustments. Developing this habit helped me pass the test on my first attempt. By the way, in some test centers, there are hidden markers on the ground, and if the tires press the sensor lines, you fail immediately. So, it's okay if the car is a bit crooked; the crucial thing is to park in the correct position.

[Yvette]

Parking crookedly doesn't result in point deduction. The exam manual clearly states that only crossing lines, going out of bounds, or stopping midway are considered faults. I used to always get criticized by my coach for having a crooked rear end during practice, but I still passed the test. What truly matters is that being crooked might cause misalignment of the rearview mirrors, affecting steering when exiting. It's advisable to find some reference points in the testing area, such as turning the wheel when the lower edge of the mirror covers a line. Practice several times to build muscle memory. Also, the seat height in the test car might differ from your usual practice car, so remember to adjust your position beforehand.

[OSophia]

As a frequent instructor for trainees, parking crookedly in reverse parking doesn't actually incur penalties. The examination evaluation system only checks tire tracks and vehicle body position, with no requirements on tilt angle. However, parking at an angle might indirectly cause issues—like failing to straighten the steering wheel in time, leading to running over the corner when exiting. Here's a handy tip: when reversing, adjust by looking at the left and right rearview mirrors—turn the steering wheel slightly towards whichever side has more space, with slow speed being key. If you do end up parked crookedly, don't panic; just shift to neutral, get out, and drive back into the spot properly—it doesn't count as stopping midway.