Should You Not Press the Brake at All During Reverse Parking?
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Reverse parking sometimes involves pressing the brake. Below is a detailed introduction to the driving test: 1. Subjects: The test is conducted in the order of Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3, and Subject 4. 2. Retake: For Subjects 2 and 3 of the driving test, you can only take each up to five times. If you fail, you will need to pay the tuition and practice fees again. According to the Ministry of Public Security's Order No. 123 and 124, if you fail the fifth scheduled test for Subject 2 or Subject 3 (road driving skills test), all previously passed subjects will be invalidated. To obtain a driver's license, you must re-enroll and pay the tuition fees to the driving school.
After years of driving, I can confidently say that parallel parking is never done without using the brakes. Garage spaces are typically tight, and vehicle speed can easily get out of control, requiring gentle brake taps to adjust speed and positioning. For example, when starting to reverse, if the car moves too quickly, you need to lightly press the brake to slow down, only releasing it gradually as you approach the stopping point. Without braking, the engine idle speed will keep the car moving, risking a collision or scrape. I’ve even encountered steep downhill reverses where the car would slide faster without brake control. For safety, besides checking mirrors, your foot should always be ready to brake suddenly in case pedestrians or objects appear unexpectedly. This applies to automatic transmission cars too—braking is crucial when in neutral. In short, frequent brake use prevents accidents and saves on repair costs.
From the perspective of vehicle control principles, braking is essential during reverse parking. Those who understand cars will say that even at low speeds, the engine continuously provides power, and without braking, the car won't stop. The auto start-stop system may sometimes intervene, but speed control still relies on braking. When reversing, the car moves back and forth repeatedly, and each minor adjustment requires a brief brake application to avoid crossing the line. Uneven surfaces like small slopes can cause the car to accelerate, making sudden braking a common necessity. Beginners might overlook this, while experienced drivers use gentle braking for precise parking. Don't believe the myth of parking without braking—it only leads to loss of control or even vehicle damage. In actual driving, combining rearview mirrors and radar enhances safety, but braking remains the ultimate safeguard.
