What are the dimensions for parallel parking a car?

[CollinMarie]

The standard dimensions for parallel parking are as follows: The parking space length is 5.25 meters and width is 2.3 meters. The total road length is 15.9 meters, with single side length of 6.8 meters and width of 5.8 meters. Parallel parking evaluation criteria: Failing to follow specified route/sequence results in failure; Vehicle crossing lines results in failure; Incomplete parking results in failure; Stopping midway results in failure; Exceeding 4 minutes results in failure. Parallel parking rhyme: Parking in/out isn't hard, fasten belt, shift gear, left signal flashes. Press clutch, release handbrake, slowly lift clutch to start gently. Align body with right line, left mirror seam follows right line. Stop when front line reaches shoulder, shift to reverse, release clutch. When left mirror covers corner line, turn wheel fully right. Watch left mirror for garage line, at 30° angle turn back one round, when car parallels line, straighten wheel two full turns. When left mirror covers front corner, press clutch and brake. Shift to first gear to exit, turn fully left when hood touches line. Stop when hood covers line, keep wheel position to reverse. Watch right mirror for garage line, at 30° angle turn back one round, when car parallels line, straighten wheel two full turns, when left mirror covers front corner, press clutch and brake. Shift to first gear to exit, turn fully right when hood touches line. Stop when hood covers line, skillfully adjust body position. The new parking space has no poles, only ground markings. The length is much shorter, just enough for one car. The process is simpler: reverse in from right, drive out to left, reverse back in, then drive out to starting point - eliminating the current test's garage transfer step.

[DelDylan]

Regarding the dimensions for reverse parking, I think it mainly depends on the standard size of the vehicle and the garage. The width of an average family sedan is usually around 1.8 meters, and the length is approximately 4.5 meters, so the garage width should ideally be 2.8 to 3 meters to avoid being too cramped. When reversing, to facilitate turning and prevent scratches, there should be at least 0.5 meters of buffer space on both the left and right sides. The garage length is generally recommended to be over 5 meters, allowing some extra space at the front or rear for adjustments. If the space is too small, like my residential garage which is only 2.5 meters wide, I often have to carefully maneuver back and forth several times to park properly, which increases the risk of scraping the wall. It’s advisable to measure your car’s dimensions in advance and compare them with the garage layout to avoid accidental damage to the car or walls. Beginners are better off using a reverse parking radar for added peace of mind.

[Julian]

When reversing, worrying about hitting objects makes size control crucial. With years of driving experience, my advice for parking space dimensions is a vehicle width of 1.7 to 1.9 meters. A wider garage, around 3 meters, helps beginners avoid scraping accidents. For length, compact cars are typically 4 to 5 meters long, so a garage should reserve over 6 meters to ensure safety and leave enough room for maneuvering. Like last time when my friend's garage was too narrow, he always feared hitting the pillars while reversing. Later, he used a mobile app to measure the actual distance and installed auxiliary lines, which made parking smoother. Safety comes first—take it slow in tight spaces. If possible, choose a larger parking spot; ample dimensions ensure worry-free entry and exit without obstruction.

[EverlyMarie]

The dimensions for a small car to reverse into a parking space: the car is about 1.8 meters wide, and a garage width of around 3 meters is more suitable. Leave an extra 0.5 meters of space when reversing to make it easier to turn the steering wheel. The car is about 4.5 meters long, and a garage length of 6 meters is ideal. I always check the surrounding dimensions before reversing to avoid any trouble.