How to Find 30 Centimeters Without Looking at the Wiper?
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Here are methods to park without looking at the wiper to find 30 centimeters: 1. Look at the front of the car: Align the right edge of the car with the one-third point of the car's front. This usually results in the car being about 30 centimeters away from the roadside edge after parking. 2. Look at the engine hood: From the driver's perspective, when one-third of the front of the car overlaps with the right lane edge line, you can park. 3. Look at the right door handle: Observe the right door handle through the right rearview mirror. When the roadside edge line aligns or just touches the handle, the distance is approximately 30 centimeters.
I think finding the 30 cm distance relies on experience and developing a feel, as it varies slightly between car models. A veteran driver once taught me to focus on the right door handle—when the end of the handle is about to touch the roadside line, that's roughly 30 cm. At this point, the rearview mirror should also show an even gap between the car body and the line, neither too wide nor too narrow. If you're unsure, you can ask someone to check while parked by the roadside and step out to measure the distance to reinforce your memory. Remember to sit upright with the seat properly adjusted each time, and make slight, gentle steering adjustments—avoid sudden turns, as jerky movements can easily lead to crossing the line.
