Will points be deducted if the vehicle is parked less than 30cm from the edge line on a slope?
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If the vehicle body is less than 30cm from the edge line but does not cross the lane line, no points will be deducted. Below are the relevant details: 1. After the vehicle stops: If the front bumper of the car or the front axle of the motorcycle is not aligned with the pole line, and the deviation is within 50cm, 10 points will be deducted (previously 20 points). 2. After the vehicle stops: If the vehicle body is more than 30cm from the road edge line, 10 points will be deducted (previously 20 points); if it is more than 50cm, the test will be failed. 3. After the vehicle starts: If the vehicle rolls back 30cm but not more than 50cm, 20 points will be deducted. 4. After the vehicle starts: If the vehicle rolls back 50cm, the test will be failed; if the engine stalls on the slope, 20 points will be deducted. 5. After the vehicle stops: If the vehicle is not started within 30 seconds, it will be considered a timeout and the test will be failed.
When I was practicing for the second driving test, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the importance of controlling the side distance when parking on a slope. The exam rules clearly state that no points will be deducted if the car body is less than 30 centimeters away from the roadside line—I specifically checked the scoring criteria. The worst fear is exceeding 30 centimeters, which would deduct 10 points, and going over 50 centimeters means an automatic fail. During the test, I kept an eye on the right rearview mirror, ensuring the tire was about two fingers' width from the line, roughly 20 centimeters. As long as you don't cross the line, the closer, the safer. However, you also need to make sure the front bumper stops precisely on the pole line; incorrect positioning will also cost points. If you can't get it right during practice, you can align the wiper's raised point or the one-third mark of the car's front with the side line—after a few tries, you'll get the hang of it.
I'm very familiar with the scoring criteria for the slope stop in Subject 2. The distance between the car body and the roadside line being less than 30 cm falls within the qualified range and won't incur any point deduction. The key is not to exceed the 30 cm threshold—going over it will deduct 10 points, and if you run over the line or exceed 50 cm, it's an outright failure. When I coach my friends during practice, I always remind them to straighten the car before climbing the slope, aligning the highest point of the wiper or the groove on the hood with the side line. In the rearview mirror, seeing a palm-width distance between the tire and the line is just right. Additionally, the stopping position must be precise—the bumper should stop exactly on the pole line; significant deviation will also result in point deductions. Control the clutch to climb the slope slowly, and with enough practice, muscle memory will take over.
