How to control the speed during parallel parking?
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Parallel parking mainly relies on controlling the clutch to regulate the speed, and the slower the speed, the better. Here is an introduction to the relevant knowledge about parallel parking: 1. Definition: Parallel parking is a part of the driving test (Subject 2). It is becoming increasingly common in urban areas, especially when parking spaces in regular parking lots are scarce. Many places have designated parking spaces along the sides of streets, known as "parallel parking spaces." 2. Assessment Objective: The goal is to assess the driver's ability to correctly park the vehicle in a parking space on the right side of the road.
As someone who has been driving for over 30 years, I believe parallel parking is all about finesse with the clutch. With a manual transmission, you need to gently depress the clutch with your left foot to the half-engaged position, allowing the car to inch forward like a snail. If the speed fluctuates, it's usually because the clutch was released too abruptly or pressed too firmly. The car is most likely to roll when the steering wheel is fully turned, so you should lightly rest your right foot on the brake in advance to correct it. It's simpler with an automatic transmission—just shift to D and control the movement entirely with the brake pedal without touching the accelerator. The key is to focus on the distance between the car body and the curb in the rearview mirror, rather than obsessing over the steering wheel. When practicing, find an empty stretch of road and use empty plastic bottles as markers to repeatedly train until you develop that subtle foot control—then you'll feel confident.
