Can the car door be opened when parked in a 2.4-meter parking space?
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Whether the car door can be opened after parking in a 2.4-meter parking space depends on the size of the car. Generally, compact or small cars have an overall width of about 1.8 meters, which does not affect opening the door. However, if the car is a full-size SUV, even if it can be parked, the door may not be able to open. Standard parking space dimensions: Straight parking space dimensions: Width 2.5 meters, length greater than or equal to 5 meters. Most standard parking spaces are optimally sized at 2.5 meters wide and 5.3 meters long. Angled parking space dimensions: Width 2.8 meters, diagonal length up to 6 meters, with the vertical distance between the two diagonal lines still maintaining the standard 2.5 meters. For parking lots primarily for small cars, the parking space dimensions are typically 2.5-2.7 meters wide and 5-6 meters long. The width of a single-lane turning lane should not be less than 3.5 meters, and a double-lane should not be less than 5 meters. For safety or to accommodate medium and large vehicles, parking lots are often set to be more than 6 meters wide.
This is a pretty common issue, and I've encountered it a few times while driving in the city. A parking space width of 2.4 meters might sound okay, but whether you can actually open your car door depends on the size of your vehicle and the parking situation. Generally, sedans are about 1.8 meters wide, while SUVs can be around 2 meters. After parking, you might only have a few dozen centimeters of space on either side. Opening a car door usually requires about 1 meter of space to do so safely, so such a narrow parking spot makes it difficult to open doors normally and increases the risk of hitting adjacent cars or walls. My suggestion is to park as close to one side as possible to leave room for opening the door. If that's not feasible, check your surroundings before getting out, or roll down the window and reach out to open the door slightly. When choosing a parking spot, prioritize wider spaces to avoid similar troubles. Developing this habit can save you a lot of hassle.
