What are the methods to locate 30 centimeters on the right side of the car?
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There are 3 methods to locate 30 centimeters on the right side of the car: 1. Observe the road section: Adjust by observing the distance between the right side of the car body and the curb until the position of the right front door handle covers the curb or "touches" it, then quickly straighten the car body. At this point, the car body is about 30 centimeters away from the curb; 2. Use a fixed position: You can drive along the right edge line using the middle-right position of the engine hood. At this time, the right side of the tire is about 30 centimeters away from the right edge line, provided that the car body is basically parallel to the roadside. From the driver's position, align the position one fist to the right of the center of the hood with the edge line and then turn the wheel back; 3. Observe the left reinforcement bar: This is also the raised line on the left side of the car front. When the left reinforcement bar is aligned with the center of the lane, the distance between the car body and the edge line is approximately 30 centimeters.
When I was learning to drive, I often practiced this maneuver—parking the car 30 centimeters from the right side. The instructor taught several methods: one was using the rearview mirror. When slowly approaching the curb, if you see the edge of the curb aligned with the center of the right mirror, it’s roughly 30 centimeters. Another method was using the hood as a reference point—dividing the front of the hood into thirds and aligning the curb line with the right third, then stopping. You could also rely on roadside objects like parking sign poles to visually estimate the distance while keeping the car body parallel and straight. Practicing this was crucial for the test, as it helped avoid scraping the wheels against the curb or parking too far and losing points. Back when I was a beginner, I practiced it every week. Once I got familiar, I could park accurately by feel, saving myself the stress. If unsure, I’d step out and check the gap, then adjust next time—patience was key, and it didn’t take long to get the hang of it. The trick was to keep trying and not fear mistakes.
