Will touching the line deduct points in a right-angle turn?
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In theory, touching the line with the vehicle body in Subject 2 (off-road driving test) does not deduct points—note that this refers to touching the line, not crossing it. Crossing the line will definitely result in a 100-point deduction. Both right-angle turns and curve driving allow touching the line, as long as the wheels do not press against the road edge line. If the wheels press against the road edge line, 100 points will be deducted. The right-angle turn is an assessment point in Subject 2 of the driver's test, evaluating the driver's ability to correctly operate the steering and accurately judge the inner and outer wheel differences when driving through abrupt road changes. Here’s an introduction to the Subject 2 test: 1. Off-road driving (Subject 2) involves actual vehicle operation and is only graded as pass or fail. 2. It consists of 9 mandatory test items (all without poles), including reverse parking, narrow road U-turns, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, curve driving, emergency braking, tunnel driving, and toll booth card retrieval. 3. All nine mandatory items must be passed to successfully complete the Subject 2 test.
As someone who just passed the driving test, I'm very clear about this issue. During a 90-degree turn, if the wheels cross the line, it will definitely result in point deductions during the exam, especially in the Road Test (Subject 3). Typically, crossing the line leads to an immediate 100-point deduction causing failure, because examiners need to ensure drivers can safely change lanes and make turns – veering over the line may deviate from the correct lane and increase accident risks. During the test, maintain a moderate speed, usually 20-30 km/h, and consistently check mirrors and inner wheels to avoid crossing. For practice, find an open area to repeatedly simulate right-angle turns using marked lines to develop muscle memory and timing. Crossing lines not only causes exam failure but may also trigger traffic cameras for fines in real-world driving, especially at urban intersections. The key is practicing steering wheel control and early deceleration to prevent accidental line-crossing.
