How to perform parallel parking for A2 license?
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First, park the vehicle close to the curb or flower bed, maintaining a distance of about 30cm from the edge line. Parking too far away will make reversing impossible. Be careful not to drive past the yellow line at the front - you must stop when reaching it. If your wheels cross the yellow line, you'll fail the test. Engage reverse gear and observe the right side mirror. When the first line of the parallel parking space is about to disappear from the mirror's edge, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Then look at the left side mirror - immediately straighten the steering wheel when you see the innermost corner appear. Wait until the vehicle enters the parking space frame completely. Once the car body is properly aligned, firmly press both the clutch and brake.
When I first started learning to drive, parallel parking seemed quite challenging, but it became easier once I got the hang of it. First, find a parking space between two cars, drive slowly to get close, and stop parallel to the front car, leaving about one meter of space. Then, shift into reverse, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and slowly back up. At this point, check the position of the rear car through the right-side mirror. When you see the entire front or license plate of the rear car, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and continue backing in. Finally, make slight adjustments to ensure the wheels don’t scrape the curb and that you don’t hit the cars in front or behind. For manual transmission drivers, be careful with clutch control to avoid stalling, and for automatic drivers, avoid pressing the pedal too abruptly. I recommend practicing more—try a few times in an empty parking lot, and you’ll get the hang of it. Don’t stress too much.
I've been driving for over a decade, and parallel parking is quite easy for me. The basic steps are as follows: after spotting a suitable parking space, pull up parallel to the car in front, leaving about half a meter of space. Then shift into reverse gear, turn the steering wheel fully to the right, and slowly back up. Once the body of the car behind appears in the right rearview mirror, immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the left and glide in. Maintain low speed throughout the process; using a manual transmission allows better control of engine speed to avoid scrapes. The key is to adjust the rearview mirrors properly to eliminate blind spots, and using parking sensors or a rearview camera makes it even easier. Common mistakes include parking too far to one side or having the wheels touch the curb—always leave at least twenty centimeters of space. With practice, you can nail it in one go.
