What are the methods for parallel parking entry and exit?
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First, you must understand parallel parking. After parking, there is a reference point at the rear of the car corresponding to the horizontal line of the parking space for operation. Exiting is simple: turn the steering wheel fully to the left, and when the left side of the car's front aligns with the roadside line ahead, straighten the wheel and proceed straight.
Hey, when I first learned to drive, parallel parking gave me a headache too. After practicing a lot, I realized the key lies in the rhythm. When parking, first align your car parallel to the car next to you, keeping about half a meter distance, then slowly drive forward. Stop when the rear bumper of the front car reaches your car's B-pillar, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and reverse until you can see the full front of the car behind you in the left rearview mirror, then straighten the wheel. Continue reversing, and when the left front door handle aligns with the curb line, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Stop once the car body is straight. Exiting the spot is even simpler: shift to drive, turn left, and when the front of the car comes out, check the mirrors to avoid scraping the car behind. Once half of your car passes the front car's bumper, turn right and go. Remember to adjust the mirrors lower to see the curb!
I usually check if the parking space is long enough before parallel parking, generally needing the car's length plus one meter for stability. The parking steps can be briefly described as pulling up close, reversing, turning the wheel, and checking reference points. For example, when the driver's side window aligns with the rear of the adjacent car, turn the wheel fully to the right and reverse; immediately straighten the wheel when the left side mirror shows the headlight of the car behind. When the left rear wheel touches the curb line, turn the wheel fully to the left to straighten the car. When exiting, always signal left, turn the wheel fully to the left, and slowly move until the front of the car is half a meter from the car in front, then turn right to drive away. Constantly check the rear wheel position in the mirrors to avoid scraping the curb, and be extra cautious in rainy conditions to prevent slipping.
I've summarized three key elements for parallel parking: spacing, angle, and slow speed. Maintain 80 cm distance from the front vehicle when entering, then slowly reverse while using the right rearview mirror as reference. When exiting, don't turn the steering wheel immediately - first move forward half a meter to check left/right clearance before steering out. Pay special attention to rear wheel trajectory in tight spaces, as wheel rims are most vulnerable when the car body tilts. A veteran driver taught me this trick: roll down windows to judge distance by sound, which is more direct than using mirrors.
