How to position the car body 1.5 meters from the sideline?
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Method to position the car body 1.5 meters from the sideline: There is a dashed line in the reverse parking test area where you start reversing. You can use this dashed line to maintain a distance of 1.5 meters from the sideline. When the vehicle is 1.5 meters from the left sideline, your eyes and the highest point of the steering wheel should align with the left side of the third segment of the dashed line. The key to this method is to align with the third segment of the parking dashed line before entering the reverse parking area and then realign just before reaching the reversing stop line. Generally, maintaining a distance of 1.5 meters is ideal, but due to various factors, it may not always be achieved. However, any distance between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters is acceptable. When adjusting the line, try to reduce the speed as much as possible to allow enough space to adjust the distance between the car body and the sideline. Once you reach the stop line, immediately press the clutch and brake to prepare for reversing.
I remember when I first started learning to drive, judging the 1.5-meter distance between the car body and the roadside was really a headache. The instructor taught me to use the right rearview mirror: when the roadside line aligns with the middle of the right rear wheel in the mirror, getting out to measure would show it's about 1.5 meters. Beginners should practice more in an empty parking lot, stopping and getting out to measure a few times, and remember how the wheel position looks in the mirror. Later, I also found that different car models affect the judgment due to the height of the rearview mirrors—SUVs with higher mirrors correspond slightly later, while sedans align a bit earlier. The key is not to panic, take it slow when parking, frequently lean out to check outside the car, and with repeated attempts, you'll get accurate with familiarity.
