What are the standards for the parallel parking test site?
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The total length of the road for the parallel parking test site is 16 meters, with a width of 6.83 meters. The garage length is 5.25 meters, and the width is 2.31 meters. Failing to follow the designated route and sequence during the parallel parking test results in disqualification. If the vehicle body touches the line or fails to park properly, it is considered a failure. Exceeding 210 seconds without completing the parallel parking also results in disqualification. Stopping midway deducts 5 points each time. Techniques for parallel parking are as follows: Right-side parking technique: Upon hearing the in-car voice prompt "Please begin the parallel parking test," press the clutch, shift into reverse gear, release the handbrake, gently lift the clutch, and slowly reverse. Observe the left rearview mirror; when the lower edge of the mirror aligns with the dashed line, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the right. As the car slowly reverses, watch the right rearview mirror. When the right side of the car is about 30cm from the garage corner, straighten the steering wheel. Observe the right rear wheel through the right rearview mirror; when the right rear wheel is on the extended line of the garage, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Watch the left rearview mirror; when the garage corner is visible, straighten the steering wheel and slowly enter the garage. When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the front yellow line, stop. Left-side parking technique: Shift from reverse to first gear, turn on the left turn signal, and slowly move forward. Observe the left rearview mirror; when the left rear wheel exits the garage corner, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left. When the car is straight, quickly straighten the steering wheel. When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror is 20cm from the yellow dashed line, stop. Shift from first gear to reverse, and while reversing, observe the left rearview mirror. When the lower edge of the mirror aligns with the dashed line, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Watch the left rearview mirror; when the left side of the car is about 30cm from the garage corner, straighten the steering wheel. Observe the left rear wheel through the left rearview mirror; when the left rear wheel is on the extended line of the garage, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Watch the right rearview mirror; when the garage corner is visible, straighten the steering wheel and slowly enter the garage. When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the front yellow line, stop.
When I took my driving test, I experienced the parallel parking section, and the standards for the test area were quite particular. The test parking space is generally about 5.3 meters long and 2.5 meters wide, with clear and unambiguous markings, and the ground must be level to prevent the car from rolling. You have to reverse into the space from a designated point, ensuring the wheels don't cross the lines, and the front of the car must be aligned with the center. In bad weather, the ground can get slippery, so you need to pay attention to braking distance. After practicing for a while, I found the trick is to use the rearview mirrors in coordination with steering, getting it right in one go saves a lot of hassle. Actual parking in places like shopping malls is similar—the standard design helps you get used to tight spaces, mastering the basics to avoid scratches and accidents.
