Will points be deducted if the car is parked crookedly in reverse parking without crossing the line?
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Reverse parking crookedly without crossing the line does not result in point deduction. Here are the specific details: Reduce speed: Generally, when the right rear wheel of the vehicle reaches the right corner of the parking space, the steering wheel should be straightened. If the car body is not parallel to the side line. During reverse parking, it is essential to use the clutch to reduce the speed as much as possible. Scanning the line is a professional term: It usually refers to the car body crossing the line. If the car body is slightly crooked, it does not affect observation and operation; proceed normally according to the instructor's method. If one side is too narrow and the other too wide: When exiting the parking space, if steering toward the narrow side, the rear wheel on the narrow side should reach the corner of the parking space before fully turning the steering wheel. If steering toward the wide side when exiting, you can turn the steering wheel slightly in advance. By observing the relationship between the rearview mirror, the wheel, and the corner of the parking space, if it is too close, straighten the steering wheel and wait for the rear wheel to come out before fully turning the steering wheel again.
Last time I took the driving test, my car was crooked when reversing into the parking space but didn’t cross the line. The examiner still deducted points, saying the angle was too large. The test standards don’t just focus on crossing lines—keeping the car body parallel to the parking lines is a strict requirement. Even if you don’t cross, being noticeably crooked will cost you points. In daily driving, parking slightly crooked isn’t a big deal as long as you don’t take up someone else’s space. But during practice, it’s best to use a mirror or draw an auxiliary line to adjust your alignment. Remember, every small detail counts in the test—practice a few more times to master the angle.
