What are the dimensions of a reverse parking garage?
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The standard dimensions for a reverse parking garage are as follows: For small cars, the garage length is 5.25 meters and the width is 2.3 meters. For large vehicles, the dimensions are 15.9 meters in length and 6.83 meters in width. The evaluation criteria for reverse parking are: failure to follow the prescribed route or sequence results in disqualification; the vehicle body crossing the line results in disqualification; failure to fully enter the garage results in disqualification; stopping midway results in disqualification; exceeding 4 minutes results in disqualification. Reverse parking rhyme: Reversing in and out isn't hard, fasten your belt, shift gears, and flash the left light. Press the clutch and release the handbrake, slowly lift the clutch to start gently. Align the body with the right line, the left mirror's vertical seam follows the right line. Stop when the front line aligns with your shoulder, engage reverse gear and release the clutch. When the left mirror covers the corner of the horizontal line, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Watch the left mirror for the garage line, turn back one circle at a 30-degree angle, when the car aligns with the line, straighten the wheel with two full turns. When the left mirror covers the front corner of the garage, press the clutch and brake. Engage first gear to exit, turn the wheel fully left when the car's front touches the line. Stop when the car's front covers the line, keep the wheel steady and reverse. Watch the right mirror for the garage line, turn back one circle at a 30-degree angle, when the car aligns with the line, straighten the wheel with two full turns, when the left mirror covers the front corner of the garage, press the clutch and brake. Engage first gear to exit, turn the wheel fully right when the car's front touches the line. Stop when the car's front covers the line, adjust the body's position skillfully. New garages have no poles to reference, only ground markings. The garage length is much shorter, just enough to fit a car completely. The process involves reversing in from the right, driving out and turning left, then reversing back in, and finally driving out to return to the starting point. This process is much simpler, omitting the current test's step of moving the car within the garage.
When I first started learning to drive, I paid special attention to the dimensions of the reverse parking space. I remember during the test, the standard width of the space was 2.3 meters, the length was 5.25 meters, and the road was 7 meters wide—these dimensions are uniformly regulated by the state. The instructor taught me to align the rearview mirror with the poles to smoothly enter the space. During my first practice, I was so nervous that I crossed the line and got scolded by the instructor. The dimensions are just right—not too big, not too small—perfect for training spatial awareness, and no mistakes are allowed during the test. Crossing the line results in heavy penalties, making it easy to fail. Now, I practice every day and find that mastering these dimensions makes daily parking much easier. Parking the car within the space with buffer room front and back helps avoid scratches. Practicing more to get familiar with the dimensions and rhythm increases safety. With a steady mindset during the test, the dimensions aren’t a challenge.
As a novice driver, I find the reverse parking test for my driver's license quite challenging. I remember the dimensions clearly: the parking space is 2.3 meters wide and 5.25 meters long. The road is 7 meters wide, which looks narrow, but the instructor said it's designed to simulate real exam conditions. The first time I got behind the wheel, I panicked and almost crossed the line. The tight dimensions force you to control the steering wheel and brakes precisely. With more practice, I realized these dimensions help improve my spatial awareness. For example, the parking space is less than 2.5 meters wide, similar to a regular parking spot, so mastering it will also make daily parking easier. Mistakes are common—crossing the line deducts 10 points, and one slip-up can ruin everything. Now when I practice, I silently recall the dimensions to remind myself not to exceed the boundaries. Don’t stress during the exam; the reasonable dimensions make it manageable.
