How to parallel park with an A2?
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Prepare to reverse and turn on the right turn signal. When reversing, look from the middle of the car body and turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right. Look at the left rearview mirror and observe the right corner at the back of the garage. At this point, straighten the steering wheel and continue reversing. Watch the left rearview mirror. When you see the left rear wheel of the car touching the left line of the garage, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Once the car is aligned within the garage, straighten the wheels to park. Turn on the left turn signal. Since the steering wheel was turned all the way to the left in the previous step, there’s no need to straighten it. Shift into first gear, move forward past the left side of the garage, and turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right. Once the car is straightened, drive forward and turn off the turn signal.
I've been driving a heavy truck for long-distance hauls for over a decade. Parallel parking isn't that difficult if you know how. First, pull up parallel to the front car, keeping about one meter distance - just enough to see the rear door in your side mirror. Shift into reverse, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and slowly back up. Here's the key moment: as soon as you see the entire front end of the rear car in your left mirror, straighten the wheel and continue reversing. When your right rear wheel crosses the parking line, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, and the front will swing into place. Adjust to avoid scraping the curb - remember trucks have long bodies, so leave extra space for turning. It's best to have an experienced driver guide you; backup cameras are just aids - the real key is practicing to develop the feel.
