How to Determine the Parking Points for Reversing into the Garage in Subject 2?
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When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the yellow garage boundary line, you can press the clutch and brake. However, the prerequisite for doing this correctly is adjusting the seat and rearview mirror positions properly. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Assessment Item: Reversing into the garage is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license after 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to maneuver the vehicle in a confined space. Reversing into the garage is a key evaluation point in the driver's test, requiring the driver to correctly reverse the vehicle into the garage from both sides while moving. 2. Reversing Methods: There are three most common types of reversing. The first is the "non"-shaped reversing into the garage, commonly seen in large parking lots. The second is the "one"-shaped reversing into the garage along the roadside, also known as parallel parking. The third is the less common diagonal reversing into the garage. About 70% of driving students find parallel parking more challenging.
When practicing for Subject 2, the instructor always emphasized 'three points alignment'—these three reference positions were crucial for my reverse parking. When driving into the parking space, I had to brake immediately once the lower edge of the left rearview mirror completely covered the yellow line at the entrance. The speed at which the line was covered needed to be adjusted according to the vehicle's speed. Another critical point was observing when the rear end of the door handle aligned with the corner of the parking space in the right rearview mirror, which helped prevent the rear of the car from crossing the line. Shorter individuals might need to sit higher or place a cushion behind their back; otherwise, the mirror's alignment with the line could be significantly off. Before the test, it's advisable to practice a couple of times in the exam vehicle at the test site, as the rearview mirror angles might vary between cars. Adapting to these reference points in advance ensures stability during the test.
