How to align reference points for parallel parking?

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AnnaLee
07/30/25 2:29am
Align the center of your chest with the left edge of the rightmost marking line ahead, then move forward while maintaining this alignment. When your left shoulder aligns with the marking line on the left ground, gently apply the brakes. Depress the clutch, shift into reverse gear, and turn on the right turn signal. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Observe the left rearview mirror, and when the car's rear end just covers the corner of the parking space in the mirror, immediately straighten the steering wheel. Watch the rearview mirror to see the left rear wheel. When the rear wheel just touches the marking line, immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the left. When the car body is straight, depress the clutch and apply the brakes to stop. Turn on the left turn signal, depress the clutch, shift into first gear, and slowly drive the car out.
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