How to Park 30cm from the Curb?
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On a section with a curb, observe the distance between the right side of the vehicle body and the curb, and make adjustments accordingly. When the position of the right front door handle covers or is about to touch the curb, quickly straighten the vehicle body. At this point, the distance between the vehicle body and the curb is approximately 30cm. All test sites will have boundary lines. Drive along the right boundary line from the middle right position of the engine hood. At this time, the right side of the tire is about 30cm from the right boundary line. Align the right 15cm of the center of the hood with the right boundary line to ensure a 30cm distance, provided that the vehicle body is already basically parallel to the roadside. The center of the hood is offset to the right by one fist.
To find the 30 cm distance when parking, I use the rearview mirror for assistance. Slowly approach the curb, adjust the angle of the right rearview mirror, and stop when the curb is at the lower third of the mirror—this usually indicates about 30 cm. Practice a few times to familiarize yourself with the relative position of the car body and the curb, such as aligning the tire with the curb seam. Be careful not to go too fast, as it’s easy to scrape the curb. Practice more in open areas to improve accuracy and avoid failing the test or damaging the tires in real situations.
When I first started learning to drive, here's how I found the 30 cm distance: I would slowly move forward while keeping a close eye on the right rearview mirror. When the curb in my view almost touched the car body, I would stop and then make slight steering adjustments. The instructor suggested using the parallel alignment between the bottom edge of the window and the curb as a reference point, advising me to operate slowly and not rush. More practice in parking lots would make it steadier.
From a spatial perception perspective, the key to parking within 30 centimeters lies in proportional reference. I usually align the right front wheel with a curb point, estimating one-quarter of the vehicle's width. Maintain a steady speed and use mirrors to verify the distance before final parking. This method is simple, efficient, and adaptable to various road conditions.
