How Long Does It Take to Reverse into a Parking Space?
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Subject 2 reversing into a parking space has a time limit, which is 210 seconds. Here are the relevant details: Test content for reversing into a parking space: Reverse from starting point A into garage B and park properly. Move forward to the return area C and stop. Reverse from the return area into garage B and stop. Return from garage B to A to complete the test. Regulations: The new "Motor Vehicle Driver Examination Content and Methods" standard has added time limits for certain test items. For example, for Subject 2's reversing into a parking space and parallel parking, the previous standard only specified specific operational procedures, while the new standard has added time limits for completing these operations. Among them, the time limit for reversing into a parking space must not exceed 210 seconds, and the time limit for parallel parking must not exceed 90 seconds. Exceeding these time limits results in failure.
When I first started learning to drive, parallel parking was such a struggle—it was normal to take ten minutes just for one attempt. My first time in a mall parking lot, the car wobbled left and right, and no matter how much I adjusted the rearview mirrors, I still ended up hitting the boundary lines. I was so nervous that my palms were sweating. Later, with persistent practice and guidance from the driving school, I used the parking sensors as an aid and gradually reduced the time from five minutes to under three. Factors that affect this include the size of the space, the length of the vehicle (sedans are easier than SUVs), and whether you're feeling nervous. Remember not to rush—safety comes first. Practice more in open spaces, and your skills will improve naturally.
Having driven for over twenty years, I can now park in reverse in just two to three minutes. I'm accustomed to quickly positioning the car using the rearview mirrors and steering lightly to get it right in one go. In spacious spots, it takes even less time—under a minute. However, in tight spaces or during rainy or foggy weather, it requires a bit more time to adjust my view. The key is to accumulate experience through practice and not rely on electronic aids—judging distances on your own is more reliable. Beginners will naturally be slower, but with dedicated practice, anyone can speed up.
