Will points be deducted if the side line exceeds 30 cm during parallel parking?

[MacBryce]

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.

[LaWalker]

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.

[VanRyan]

As someone who has taken the driving test three times, I know all too well the strict requirements for side parking distance. If the right wheel is more than 30 cm away from the edge line, you'll definitely lose 10 points. With the passing score now set at 80, there's very little room for error. The key is that many people don't know how to judge the 30 cm distance: when viewed from the right rearview mirror, leaving a two-finger width between the wheel and the edge line is just right. If you find the distance too wide after parking, don't panic. As long as the front wheels haven't fully entered the parking space, you can still make minor adjustments by turning the steering wheel half a turn to the right, then straightening it once the wheel appears closer to the edge line in the right rearview mirror. The most frustrating thing is failing the test directly for touching the line—it's better to leave a slightly wider gap to ensure you don't cross the line.

[MarcusLynn]

A veteran driving instructor with seven years of experience reminds you: During the test, if the parallel parking distance from the side line exceeds 30 centimeters, points will definitely be deducted. The key is not how many points are deducted, but to develop a good habit—immediately check the right rearview mirror after turning the steering wheel when parking, and follow the right rear wheel with your gaze. Keeping the wheel 30 centimeters away from the side line is actually very simple: stop when the corner of the parking space appears at the lower edge of the rearview mirror, and this distance is usually just right. During practice, measure it a few times with a tape measure to get a feel for it. During the actual test, remember this: it's better to have the rear of the car slightly crooked than to let the right wheel cross the line—crossing the line means an immediate score of zero.

[Leroy]

Personal experience tells you, exceeding 30cm in margin will definitely cost points! But what's even worse is that running over the line with your wheels means an immediate fail. Don't be fooled by the ground markings during the test, especially when they reflect light on rainy days. Here's a practical tip: after parking in the spot, if you can see the door handle completely covering the sideline in the right rearview mirror, it means the distance is less than 30cm; if you can fit half a finger between the door handle and the sideline, that's about 30cm. If you're unsure about the distance after parking, you can sneak a peek by opening the door—as long as you don't turn off the engine, it's not against the rules. These are tricks the examiners won't tell you.

[DelMarcus]

A young person who just passed the driving test tells you: Touching the sideline during parallel parking results in an immediate 100-point deduction, but being too far away (over 30 cm) only costs 10 points. In reality, nobody cares about the 30 cm rule in daily parking, but exams have rigid standards. I noticed that exam vehicles have smaller tires, making the 30 cm distance appear much wider in the rearview mirror. Here's a clever trick—after parking in the spot, observe the right front corner of the car: if the hood gap aligns with the pavement brick joints, it's basically within the passing distance. The most effective practice method is to mark the 30 cm point with chalk during training—just align with the mark three times to memorize the position.