How to align the vehicle for the roadside parking in Subject 3?
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The vehicle is more than 30cm but not exceeding 50cm from the right edge of the road or the sidewalk edge, 10 points will be deducted. If the distance exceeds 50cm, it will be changed from a 10-point deduction to a failure. Below are the specific steps: Step 1: Upon hearing the instruction for roadside parking, first determine the parking position, then turn on the right turn signal for at least three seconds, perform a head-check action, and turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right. Step 2: When the middle of the front of the car aligns with the curb, quickly turn the steering wheel to the left by more than 180 degrees. Step 3: When one-third of the front of the car aligns with the curb, straighten the steering wheel and observe the right rearview mirror. If the car deviates, keep adjusting slightly to maintain the one-third alignment. Step 4: When the car body is parallel to the curb, park the car at a distance of 10 to 30cm from the curb. Ensure this distance is accurately determined.
I remember during the parallel parking test in driving license exam (Subject 3), I mainly relied on observing the right rearview mirror to control the distance between the car body and the roadside yellow line. The standard distance is about 30 centimeters. During practice, I often used my fist as a reference - when the gap between the tire and the yellow line appeared about one fist width in the mirror, the car was almost properly aligned. The reference point needs to be coordinated with speed: first decelerate and turn on the right turn signal, slowly approach the curb while steering and glancing at the mirror - don't rush to stop completely. When I took the test as a beginner, I made the mistake of relying too much on memorized reference points when nervous, forgetting actual road conditions. Later I realized that in rain or poor visibility, visual references can be misleading, and it's more reliable to rely on feel and feedback from the car's vibrations. During practice, having a friend stand outside to observe the distance and correct my errors helped me develop good habits quickly. Proper parking isn't just about stopping at the right position - you must also shift to neutral and engage the handbrake after stopping to satisfy the examiner. Practicing in various weather conditions and improving mental preparedness will naturally lead to more accurate reference point judgment.
