How to Perform a Midway Parking Operation?

[DaisyRose]

When parking by the roadside, first drive past the parking space until your vehicle is parallel with the car in the adjacent space ahead. Determine the parallel distance between your vehicle and the one in front based on the size of the target parking space. After visually estimating, always turn the steering wheel more than one and a half turns to the right first, then start reversing. When your car's right front headlight approaches the left taillight of the vehicle ahead, begin straightening the wheels and turn the steering wheel to the left. To prevent the front car from hitting your right door, leave extra space during the parallel parking process.

[IslaRose]

When I first started driving, I was particularly nervous about stopping midway, fearing that the car behind might rear-end me. Through practice, I found the steps are actually quite simple. First, turn on the right turn signal to alert the vehicles behind, then check the rearview mirror to ensure safety, and gradually slow down to pull over. When the wheels are about 30 centimeters from the curb, press the brake to stop firmly. For manual transmissions, shift to neutral and pull the handbrake; for automatic transmissions, shift to P and make sure the handbrake is tightly engaged. If parked on a slope, remember to turn the steering wheel halfway toward the curb to prevent rolling in case the car slips. Before moving off again, always check the rearview mirror, turn on the turn signal to confirm no vehicles are coming, especially paying attention to electric bikes in the blind spot. If stopping for more than 3 minutes, it's best to turn off the engine to save fuel, but avoid frequent starts and stops to prevent battery damage.

[HectorMarie]

After driving for over a decade, stopping midway has become muscle memory. The key lies in three steps: Look, Slow, Steady. First glance at the rearview mirror to check the distance, while signaling right with the turn indicator. Gently tap the brakes to reduce speed—avoid slamming them to prevent rear-end collisions. Steer 15 degrees to the right to glide toward the curb, stopping when the wiper's raised point aligns with the road edge. Once stopped, immediately engage the handbrake and shift to P; for automatic transmissions, always pull the handbrake before shifting to P to protect the gearbox. In summer, don’t turn off the engine if the AC is running; in winter, keeping the engine warm during short stops saves fuel. Remember to close windows for theft prevention and avoid leaving wallets or phones on the dashboard. When the car ahead moves, don’t follow too closely—leave ample time for observation to stay safe.

[VonAngela]

Emergency roadside stops require speed, precision, and decisiveness. First, activate the hazard lights to warn following vehicles—ignore the turn signals. Firmly press the brake with your right foot to slow down while keeping the steering wheel steady to avoid fishtailing. When half a meter from the curb, brake decisively to a full stop, then engage the handbrake and shift to neutral in one smooth motion. Key checks: If the engine light is on, shut off immediately; if the coolant temperature is critical, shift to neutral and rev the engine to cool it. Place the warning triangle 50 meters behind the car, and turn on the trunk light at night. The tow hook is stored in the spare tire compartment. Avoid parking for over 30 minutes in urban areas to prevent fines. Before driving off, check blind spots—motorcycles often exploit these gaps.