How to Park for Beginners?
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Beginners should choose to reverse into the parking space. When there is only one parking space available, you should drive past the target space. Stop when your rear bumper aligns with the rear bumper of the car beside the space, maintaining a 1-meter distance. Then turn the steering wheel fully to the right while stationary, forming a 45-degree angle, and slowly reverse. When your front bumper aligns with the rear bumper of the adjacent car in a straight line, turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction and slowly reverse to complete the parking.
When I first started learning to drive, I was most afraid of parallel parking. Later, I figured out the trick: first, drive the car parallel to the car in front, about half a meter away, then shift into reverse. When you see the front of the car behind you in the right rearview mirror, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. When half of your car’s rear is in, quickly straighten the wheel, and as soon as the left rear wheel touches the line, turn the wheel all the way to the left. The steering wheel should be turned as gently as spinning a cake stand—don’t rush and sweat. Adjust the rearview mirror angle so you can see the ground markings clearly when reversing; beginners should raise the seat a bit for better visibility. I often practice in supermarket parking lots—fewer cars at night, and you can even step out to check tire positions. Now, I can park smoothly even in a two-meter spot. Remember, keep the speed slower than walking pace to have room for adjustments.
