Will points be deducted if the side line exceeds 30 cm during parallel parking?
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Parallel parking with the side line exceeding 30 cm results in a 10-point deduction. Additionally, other penalty points for parallel parking include stopping midway (100-point deduction), tires touching the lane boundary while moving (10-point deduction), and the vehicle body crossing the line after stopping in the parking space (100-point deduction). Although the rules state that stalling the engine due to improper operation deducts 10 points, stalling during parallel parking is equivalent to stopping midway, resulting in an immediate 100-point deduction. After the implementation of the new traffic regulations, parallel parking no longer uses guide poles but instead relies entirely on ground markings to define the parking space boundaries. For learners obtaining a C1 driver's license, the length of the parallel parking space is 1.5 times the vehicle length plus 1 meter. The vehicle should be driven parallel to the parking space, then reversed into the space without any pauses. As long as the vehicle is parked within the designated boundaries without crossing the side lines, it is considered a pass. Adjust the left and right side mirrors for parallel parking: the left mirror should be lowered enough to see the left rear wheel, while the right mirror should show the vehicle body. The interior rearview mirror should also be adjusted so that the middle of the rear windshield is visible when looking up.
During the driving test, the side parking has strict requirements on the distance from the curb. If the right side of the vehicle or the wheels are more than 30 cm away from the curb after entering the parking space, points will indeed be deducted, usually 10 points. I've seen too many trainees fail because of such details. What's more important to note is that if the wheels touch the parking space boundary line, it's an immediate 100-point deduction, resulting in failure. The most common mistake when nervous during the test is focusing only on the front of the car and forgetting to check the wheel position in the right rearview mirror. Actually, after parking, don't rush to finish; first confirm that the car body is parallel to the curb, with the wheels about 30 cm from the curb (roughly the width of a long umbrella), and you'll mostly avoid mistakes. Extra caution is needed especially in rain or snow when the ground markings are blurry.
