How to Park a Car While Driving?

[JudahLynn]

The steps to park a car while driving are: 1. Step on the brake with your right foot, wait for the speed to slow down, then step on the clutch with your left foot. 2. At the same time, use your right hand to shift the gear lever to the neutral position. At this point, you can release the clutch since it's in neutral. 3. When approaching the curb or the vehicle in front, press the brake firmly to stop. Parking tips: 1. For roadside parking, first drive past the parking space until your car is parallel with the vehicle in the adjacent space. 2. Determine the parallel distance from the vehicle in front based on the size of the target parking space. 3. After visual estimation, always turn the steering wheel to the right by at least one and a half turns before starting to reverse. 4. When the right front light of your car nears the left taillight of the front vehicle, begin to straighten and turn the steering wheel to the left. 5. Once the car is fully parked between the front and rear vehicles, check if it protrudes excessively and make repeated adjustments if necessary. 6. If the parking space is just large enough to accommodate the car, the reversing angle must be more significant. 7. To prevent the left rear bumper of the front car from hitting the right side door of your car, leave extra space when parking side by side.

[McAlaina]

When slowing down, first check the rearview mirror to observe the situation behind you. Confirm it's safe, then gently press the brake. When the speed drops to around 10 km/h, press the brake deeper to stop. After coming to a complete stop, shift to neutral and engage the handbrake. For automatic transmissions, remember to shift to P. The key step is to turn on the hazard lights! Last time I had a tire blowout on the highway, I immediately turned on the hazards and slowly pulled over. The truck behind me clearly slowed down in advance. Remember, never slam the brakes or jerk the steering wheel, especially on wet roads during rain. Last time, my friend didn’t engage the handbrake and the car rolled downhill, nearly hitting a curb. Pay extra attention when parking on a slope—it’s best to turn the wheels toward the curb. For manual transmissions, also shift into reverse or first gear to prevent rolling.

[JoannaFitz]

Normal parking involves three steps: gently press the brake to slow down, turn on the turn signal while pulling over, and fully stop before engaging the handbrake. In emergency situations, such as a pedestrian suddenly appearing, immediately press the brake pedal hard to the floor while checking the rearview mirror to watch for following vehicles and prevent a rear-end collision. Once, while driving at night, a wild boar darted out, and I slammed on the brakes while honking and flashing my lights, stopping the car half a meter away from it. Remember to release the brake pedal after coming to a complete stop and then press it again to avoid overheating the brake pads. On long downhill stretches, don’t rely solely on the brakes—downshift in advance to use engine braking. Choose a flat surface for parking; once, I parked over a manhole cover and later found the undercarriage had been lifted when retrieving the car.

[VonCassandra]

Step by step: First check the rearview mirror to ensure no cars are coming, then turn on the right turn signal for more than 3 seconds, gently steer to the right, and lightly apply the brake to reduce speed to around 20km/h. Continue to brake gradually until the car comes to a complete stop, then engage the handbrake and shift to neutral. The key point is to observe the parking spot 200 meters in advance to avoid sudden stops. If encountering a breakdown on the highway, coast to the emergency lane to stop. For automatic transmission, always engage the handbrake before shifting to P to protect the transmission locking mechanism. When parking on a slope, manual transmission cars should be left in gear to prevent rolling, while automatic transmission cars will lock the wheels in P, but for extra safety, it's recommended to place rocks behind the wheels. Braking distance increases in rainy conditions, so start slowing down earlier than usual.

[XavierMarie]

Parking in the city is straightforward: slow down by braking, signal with your turn lights to alert vehicles behind, and gradually move toward the curb. Once fully stopped, automatic transmissions should be shifted to P (Park) and the parking brake engaged, while manual transmissions should be put in neutral with the parking brake applied. However, special scenarios require extra attention—during heavy rain, slow down in advance. Once, I encountered a torrential downpour on a cross-sea bridge and safely stopped by turning on fog lights and reducing speed to 40 km/h. On long downhill sections, use engine braking combined with gentle braking. On icy or snowy roads, apply the brakes lightly in stages. For temporary stops, avoid turning off the engine—keeping the brake lights on enhances safety. Last time, I saw a car parked in a blind spot on a curve, and it was rear-ended immediately after stopping, so always choose a visible spot.

[KyleFitz]

Handling emergencies tests your skills the most: When there's an obstacle ahead, quickly glance at the rearview mirror while slamming on the brakes. Keep the steering wheel straight to avoid skidding; don't release the pedal when you feel the ABS kicking in. Once stopped, immediately turn on the hazard lights, shift to P for automatic transmissions or neutral for manuals. Last winter, I couldn't stop on an icy bridge and had to downshift to use engine braking. If stopping due to a malfunction, try to pull over to the right, preferably on a straight section. At night, remember to turn on emergency and marker lights, then place a warning triangle. Avoid coasting in neutral downhill—a recent news story highlighted a truck's severe accident from coasting in neutral.