Is Parallel Parking Difficult?
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Parallel parking is not difficult with sufficient practice. Here are parallel parking techniques: 1. Locate the entry position for curbside parking: Upon hearing the "pull over" instruction, first determine the parking position, then activate the right turn signal and turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right. When the center of the vehicle's front aligns with the curb, quickly turn the steering wheel left by more than 180 degrees. When the curb is positioned between 1/3 to 1/2 of the front hood (most instructors prefer the 1/3 position, which can be adjusted according to vehicle size), straighten the steering wheel. Make minor adjustments if the vehicle deviates. 2. Adjust the right-side distance until the front door handle covers the curb edge: Observe and adjust the distance between the right side of the vehicle and the curb or sidewalk edge. When the right front door handle position is about to cover or "touch" the curb, quickly straighten the vehicle. 3. Check the left-side mirror to ensure the front door handle doesn't protrude beyond the rear vehicle: Before exiting, check the left-side mirror to ensure the front door handle position doesn't extend beyond the rear vehicle's body. If no rear vehicle is present for reference, observe the distance between the vehicle edge and the parking line. This primarily ensures your parking position doesn't obstruct other traffic participants, preventing potential scratches from other vehicles.
