Is 30 centimeters required for parallel parking?
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Parallel parking requires a parking length of 30 centimeters. Exceeding this limit to a certain extent may result in failing the test. Subject 2: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. It refers to the field driving skill test. For the C1 license, the test items include reversing into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns) — five mandatory items (some regions also include a sixth item: highway toll card collection). For the C2 license, the test items include reversing into a garage, parallel parking, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves (commonly known as S-turns) — four mandatory items. Parallel Parking: Parallel parking is a component of the Subject 2 driving test. It has become increasingly common in urban areas, especially as parking spaces in formal parking lots become more limited. Many places have designated parking spaces along the sides of streets, known as 'parallel parking spaces.'
When I first started learning to drive, my instructor strictly emphasized maintaining a distance of about 30 centimeters from the curb during parallel parking. Getting too close risks scraping the wheel rims or curb, while parking too far may obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians, and could even result in a fine. During practice, I discovered a useful trick: after parking, check the gap between the wheel and the curb in the side mirror. If it's roughly the width of a fist (approximately 20-30 cm), the distance is appropriate. At first, I often struggled to judge it accurately and had to measure with a mobile app several times, but with practice, I became skilled at eyeballing it. Remember, for beginners, practicing parallel parking is fundamental—safety always comes first.
