How to Judge the Distance Between Left Reverse Parking and the Sideline?
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Left reverse parking and the distance to the sideline can be judged by parking slightly to the right between the two yellow dashed lines, maintaining approximately 1.5 meters from the left sideline. Below are additional details: 1. Exam Preparation: Adjust the seat first after getting into the car, fasten the seatbelt, and adjust the rearview mirror to its lowest position. 2. Parking Technique: When entering the reverse parking test area, keep the car 1.5 meters away from the outer sideline. Parking too far may lead to crossing the line during reversing, while parking too close may make it impossible to reverse into the space. When starting the left reverse parking, observe through the lower edge of the left rearview mirror. When the control line aligns with the lower edge of the left rearview mirror, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Similarly, when stopping during reverse parking, observe through the lower edge of the left rearview mirror and stop when the lower edge aligns with the parking space sideline. The method for exiting the parking space is the same as for left reverse parking.
After years of driving, I've found that judging the distance to the sideline during left reverse parking mainly relies on the rearview mirror and intuition. Usually before starting to reverse, I first glance at the left rearview mirror to observe the position of the sideline in the mirror, roughly maintaining a fist-sized gap between the car body and the line. Then I reverse slowly, and when I feel the car body starting to deviate, I quickly make minor steering adjustments to avoid getting too close. Every car is different in size, especially my compact car which is more prone to scraping in narrow parking spaces. So I recommend practicing more in empty spaces when possible, to familiarize yourself with the car's turning radius and blind spots, rather than rushing for tests or parking. After developing this habit, I can now usually park accurately in one attempt, while also preventing wheel rim scratches – it's both safe and worry-free.
When helping friends practice driving, I always remind them to use reference points to assist in judgment. When reversing into the left parking space, pay attention to when the left rear wheel is roughly parallel to the parking line, then start turning the steering wheel. At the same time, keep a close eye on the left rearview mirror, maintaining a distance about the width of a phone between the line and the car body. The reversing process should be slow and steady; if the line appears too far in the mirror, turn left, and if it's too close, turn right. Many people overlook speed control, and going too fast can lead to mistakes. It's advisable to observe the parking space structure more before stopping, such as checking if the ground is uneven or the lines are too faint. Mastering these small details will make both the driving test and daily parking smoother.
