How to Align the Car Body When Parking by the Side?

[AlexanderLynn]

Find the entry position for parking by the side, turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right, then turn it back to the right position, and adjust the distance on the right side. Observe the distance between the right side of the car body and the road edge or road teeth and make adjustments. When the right front door handle position rises, it will cover the curb. Look at the left rearview mirror to ensure the left front door handle does not protrude from the rear car body. Before getting out of the car, observe the left rearview mirror again, trying to keep the position of the front door handle from exceeding the body of the rear compartment.

[MacWalker]

I've been driving for several years, and aligning the car body properly is really a matter of practice makes perfect. At first, when pulling over to the side, the car was always crooked, either scraping the curb or staying too far away. Now, I first turn on the right signal, check the rearview mirror to ensure no cars are approaching, then gradually slow down and move closer to the roadside. When the front of the car is parallel to the curb, I stop and slightly adjust the steering wheel to straighten the car body. If the car body is crooked, it's usually because the speed was too fast or the angle wasn't controlled well—during practice, I often used the front of the car aligning with the roadside line as a reference point, slowly mastering it through practice. The key is not to rush; if it doesn't work the first time, try a few more times—safety is more important than speed.

[OwenLynn]

When I first started learning to drive, I also struggled with this issue - my wheels were always crooked when parking, which looked unprofessional. My instructor taught me to approach slowly while checking the right mirror to gauge distance. Stop when the car is parallel to the curb, then gently adjust the steering wheel to straighten the angle, just like aligning building blocks piece by piece. Mistakes happen too quickly to correct, like getting too close and risking scratches. Now I always take extra time to observe before parking, carefully assessing the position before making my move.

[Wright]

As a frequent driver, I believe the key to aligning the car body lies in clear steps: first signal to alert the following vehicles, then slowly pull over while maintaining a speed of 5-10 km/h, and make slight steering adjustments before stopping to ensure the body lines in the rearview mirror are parallel with the curb. If there's any tilt, gently correct it with the steering wheel. With more practice, you'll master this rhythm.