How Slow is Too Slow for Reverse Parking Without Timing Out?
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Reverse parking will time out if it exceeds 210 seconds. Under normal circumstances, following the half-clutch engagement speed during the test, it typically takes around 170 seconds to complete. While slowing down can improve accuracy when aligning reference points, excessively slow speeds throughout the entire test process may easily lead to timing out. Reverse parking consists of left-side and right-side parking, with stop lines on both sides of the bay. The 210-second countdown begins when the vehicle enters the test area and the front wheels cross the left bay's stop line. Upon entering the test zone, an audio announcement "Begin reverse parking" will play, requiring the candidate to complete the parking procedure within 210 seconds until the rear wheels pass the right bay's stop line. For instance, when initially adjusting the bay-side distance to 30-50cm upon entering the test area, you can confidently adjust at half-clutch speed. As you approach the stop line to prepare for reversing, gently depress the clutch to slow down for precise alignment. After alignment, slightly release the clutch since the vehicle will follow the set steering angle regardless of speed. Key attention should be paid to depressing the clutch when preparing to steer or at reference points to decelerate in advance. By only slowing down during alignment moments, timing out can be avoided.
