Will points be deducted if the rear of the car crosses the line during parallel parking?
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If the rear of the car crosses the line during parallel parking, 20 points will be deducted. This violates the parallel parking assessment standard, which requires that the vehicle body does not extend beyond the parking space after the car is parked and stabilized. Rearview mirror adjustment: Both left and right rearview mirrors need to be adjusted. The left mirror should be lowered as much as possible to see the left rear wheel; the right mirror should be adjusted to just see the car body; the interior rearview mirror should be adjusted so that the middle of the rear windshield is visible when looking up. Pay attention to speed: Parallel parking requires the driver to control the speed with the clutch. Only when the speed is sufficiently low will there be enough time for corrections. However, if the speed is too low, it may easily cause the engine to stall. Therefore, controlling the speed is a skill that requires regular practice.
In the parallel parking section of the driving test (Subject 2), having the rear of the car exceed the line will indeed result in point deduction. The test requires the vehicle to be completely parked within the designated area to pass. I often emphasize this point when training students – the rear exceeding the line indicates improper parking and typically results in a 10-point deduction. If the total score falls below 80, you fail the test. This isn't just about rules; it's about cultivating good parking habits. In real-life situations, parking outside the lines could lead to scratches or obstruct other vehicles. I recommend practicing more with rearview mirrors, using reference points to align properly and avoid crossing lines. During the test, the monitoring system precisely measures any line violations, automatically marking errors. Remember to simulate real scenarios during practice and gradually improve your accuracy.
