How to Find the 30 cm Mark for Parallel Parking?
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Align the right quarter of the car's hood with the garage boundary line and proceed slowly. Stop when the front left corner of the garage appears in the right rearview mirror.
I've been driving for many years, and finding the 30 cm distance for parallel parking relies on experience and rearview mirror assistance. After pulling up parallel to the curb, I always check the right rearview mirror: when the curb appears in the lower middle part of the mirror, it's roughly 30 cm. In my early days, I often made mistakes, but later realized that adjusting speed is crucial—going too fast easily overshoots the line, so I keep moving slowly and stop to check the actual distance if the position feels off. Practice makes perfect—I recommend finding an open space, placing a dummy marker, and repeatedly practicing parking until muscle memory takes over, eliminating the need to constantly glance at the mirror. For safety, don’t just focus on the distance; ensure there are no pedestrians or vehicles around to avoid scraping the curb.