How many reference points are there for reverse parking?
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There are 4 reference points for reverse parking. Below is a detailed introduction about reverse parking for cars: Overview: Reverse parking has been a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license since 2013, mainly assessing the driver's ability to operate the vehicle in a confined space. Reverse parking is one of the assessment points in the driver's test. It involves maneuvering the vehicle correctly into a garage from both sides while in motion. Others: The test area is 16 meters long and 6.83 meters wide. The garage is 5.25 meters long and 2.31 meters wide. Not following the prescribed route or sequence results in failure. Running over the line or failing to park properly results in failure. Exceeding 210 seconds to complete reverse parking results in failure. Stopping midway deducts 5 points each time.
That day while accompanying my wife practicing driving, I finally figured out that there's no fixed number of reference points for reverse parking. The driving school teaches a basic 6-point method: first find the starting position, stop when the lower edge of the rearview mirror aligns with the parking space line; when turning the steering wheel fully right to reverse, watch the right rearview mirror to avoid the right rear wheel touching the corner; straighten the wheel when the car body is almost parallel and continue reversing; stop immediately when the rear corner of the parking space appears in the left rearview mirror. After driving for two years myself, I've found that with properly adjusted mirrors, three or four key points are actually sufficient - the main thing is to practice more to develop a feel for the car. Beginners should follow the reference points taught by instructors for more stability.
