What are the light requirements for parallel parking?
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When parallel parking, the light requirements are to turn on the right turn signal when reversing to the right, and turn on the left turn signal when exiting the parallel parking space. Below are some tips for parallel parking in the driving test (Subject 2): 1. Observe the target parking space: Check if the target parking space is suitable. After confirming, drive past the space. Align your right-side mirror with the B-pillar of the adjacent vehicle, maintaining a distance of about 1m between the two vehicles, then turn the steering wheel fully to the right. 2. Steering wheel: Keep the steering wheel turned fully to the right and slowly reverse. When you see the right headlight of the rear vehicle in your left-side mirror, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left (or turn the wheel in place) and continue reversing. 3. Right-side mirror: Adjust the right-side mirror slightly downward to observe the distance between the right rear wheel and the curb. Control the steering to bring the vehicle as close to the curb as possible while leaving enough space to straighten the car. 4. Car body: As the car slowly straightens, pay attention to the distance from the rear vehicle. You can use the parking sensors/rearview camera for judgment or turn your head to look. If you still can't accurately judge the distance, you may need to step out and check. Then, slowly reverse further and try to align the car as straight as possible.
My driving instructor emphasized the importance of lighting requirements when teaching parallel parking. During practice, you must turn off the headlights and use the parking lights, otherwise you'll fail immediately. For real-world parking, follow these three steps: activate the right turn signal at least 3 seconds in advance, and never turn it off before the car comes to a complete stop. At night, you must also turn on the low beams, and in rainy conditions, use the fog lights but avoid dazzling the car behind. Pay special attention to the position of the turn signal lever—older cars may cancel the signal when the steering wheel is straightened, requiring manual reactivation. After parking, don't forget to turn off the fog lights, as they drain the battery and are blinding.
