How to Determine if the Rear Wheel is Over the Line When Parallel Parking?

[LaDeclan]

Here are methods to check if the rear wheel is over the line during parallel parking: Pay attention to the car's side mirrors. If the car's door handle aligns with the line in the mirror, it indicates the car is at a 45-degree angle to the car behind. However, exceeding this angle means the wheel is over the line. Below are parallel parking tips: 1. Find the right position to start parking: Upon hearing the "parallel parking" instruction, first determine the parking spot, then turn on the right turn signal and steer the wheel 90 degrees to the right. When the middle of the car's front aligns with the curb, quickly turn the wheel left more than 180 degrees. When the curb is between 1/3 to 1/2 of the front hood (coaches usually prefer 1/3; adjust based on car size), straighten the wheel. If the car deviates, make minor adjustments. 2. Adjust the right-side distance until the front door handle covers the curb edge: Observe the distance between the car's right side and the curb or edge, and adjust until the front door handle position covers or "touches" the curb, then quickly straighten the car. 3. Check the left mirror to ensure the front door handle doesn't extend beyond the rear car's body: Before exiting, check the left mirror to ensure the front door handle doesn't extend past the rear car's body. If there's no reference car, check the distance between the car's edge and the parking line to confirm the parking position, ensuring the car doesn't obstruct other traffic participants and avoids scratches from other vehicles.