How to Back Out of a Parallel Parking Space?
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Engage reverse gear to prepare for backing out, observe the right-side rearview mirror, and keep a mental note of the distance between the right side of the vehicle and the pillar. After repeating this process a few times, as you're about to exit, you'll eventually see the left front bumper narrowly passing by the adjacent vehicle at an extremely close distance.
Parallel parking and backing out is actually not difficult. First, get in the car and start the engine, remembering to release the handbrake. I usually check the left and right rearview mirrors to confirm a safe distance, paying special attention to the position of nearby vehicles. When slowly reversing, turn the steering wheel all the way toward the exit direction so the rear of the car can smoothly swing out. At the same time, keep an eye on the reversing camera or turn your head to check behind you. When you feel the car body is parallel to the curb, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Then continue to reverse a short distance to leave enough turning space, shift into drive, and steer out. Throughout the process, control the speed to no more than 5 km/h. Beginners should ideally ask a friend to step out and help guide them.
I have my own method for parallel parking in reverse: Before shifting into reverse gear, first open the window to carefully check for obstacles in the blind spot. Gradually release the brake to let the car roll back naturally, while decisively turning the steering wheel toward the exit direction. Observe the distance to the adjacent car through the driver's side window, and when the rear of the car has slid out at the right angle, straighten the wheels. Stop when the front of the car is about to touch the car in front, then shift into Drive and steer away. Remember, the rearview mirror is only for reference—for true precision, you need to turn your head to confirm. On rainy days, move even more slowly and avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply.
