How to Control the 30 cm Distance in Subject 2 Parallel Parking?
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When students are operating the vehicle to pull over, they can maintain a 30 cm distance by stopping when the right one-third of the engine hood aligns with the sideline. When the front door handle in the right rearview mirror aligns with the road sideline, the distance between the vehicle body and the sideline is approximately 30 cm. While driving, when the raised part of the windshield wiper aligns with the right sideline, the distance between the vehicle body and the sideline is 30 cm.
After teaching driving for so many years, I've concluded that the key to controlling the 30cm distance in parallel parking lies in observation points. First, adjust the rearview mirror to see the rear wheel and sideline. When starting, align the right one-third of the car's front with the right sideline - this gives approximately 30cm distance. If it feels off, slightly adjust the steering wheel by no more than 45 degrees and straighten immediately. Check the right rearview mirror to maintain a two-finger width between the car body and sideline. Don't fixate on one spot; scan between the car front, mirrors, and sideline to find balance. Practice locating reference points, like aligning the wiper protrusion with the inner edge of the sideline. Remember this distance is crucial for subsequent steering into the space - too close risks crossing the line, too far makes parking impossible.
