What are the standard dimensions for the reverse parking test in Subject Two?
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Standard is that the garage width is the vehicle width plus 60 centimeters, and the garage length is the vehicle length plus 70 centimeters, with the road width being 1.5 times the vehicle length. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Subject Two: Also known as the small road test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination, specifically referring to the field driving skills test. For small vehicles (C1/C2), the test items include five mandatory components: reverse parking, parallel parking, hill start and stop, right-angle turn, and curve driving (commonly known as S-turn). 2. Operation techniques: Maintain a controlled driving speed throughout the test using first gear or reverse gear at idle speed; the speed at start should be maintained throughout. Control the steering timing carefully during reversing, observe attentively, master the key points of steering, and turn at the right moment. Control the driving path effectively; during the test, the vehicle's path mainly depends on the speed of steering wheel rotation and driving speed. When reversing, accurately align with the boundary lines and adjust the direction promptly to ensure the vehicle enters the garage straight.
I just finished my driving test not long ago, and I remember the size standards for the reversing into a bay in Subject 2 very clearly. The bay is 6.4 meters long and 2.3 meters wide. You have to start reversing from the starting line, which is about 7 meters away from the bay entrance. Why these dimensions? Cars are generally 4 to 5 meters long and about 1.8 meters wide, so the 2.3-meter width of the bay gives some leeway to practice precision. If you touch or cross the lines during the test, you’ll lose points immediately—it’s so strict! During practice, I nearly scraped the edges several times, but later I learned to use the rearview mirrors and reference points, and it became much smoother. The driving test is set up this way to simulate real parking scenarios, ensuring new drivers can handle tight spaces. Practice makes perfect—now I’m not afraid of reversing into a bay at all.
As a driving instructor, I teach students the standard dimensions for reverse parking every day—the parking space is 6.4 meters long and 2.3 meters wide, with the starting point 7 meters away from the entrance. These dimensions match the actual size of vehicles, as compact cars are about 1.8 meters wide, and the slightly wider garage tests control. I always emphasize aiming for reference points in the rearview mirrors during practice and staying calm. If the dimensions were too large, students might become complacent, but real-world parking spaces don’t offer that much room. The size design is quite reasonable, but it must also align with speed and steering. Remember, fixed dimensions make it easier to develop a feel for it.
