What are the steps for parallel parking?
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Parallel parking steps are: 1. Start the car in low gear; 2. When the car reaches the point where the front is at the middle position, quickly turn the steering wheel to the left to direct the front of the car toward the left side of the road; 3. When the front of the car is close to the left edge of the road, quickly turn the steering wheel back and stop immediately; 4. Put the car in reverse gear and back up. When the rear of the car is close to the right edge of the parking space, quickly turn the steering wheel to the left to the maximum position; 5. When both sides of the car are parallel to the parking space lines, quickly straighten the steering wheel and stop; 6. Drive into the parking area and park as close to the right side of the road as possible, but do not touch the yellow right edge line to avoid backing up too far and crossing the line.
What I find most troublesome when parking is parallel parking. Here’s how I do it: First, drive your car parallel to the car in front, keeping a distance of about half a meter, then start reversing. While reversing, keep an eye on the right rearview mirror. Once the rear of your car just passes the front car’s bumper, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Then, continue reversing slowly while watching the left rearview mirror. When the entire front of the car behind you appears in the mirror, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Keep reversing until the right rear wheel is about to touch the curb line, then turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Once the car is aligned, straighten the steering wheel and adjust your position by moving forward or backward slightly. Finally, don’t forget to engage the handbrake and turn off the engine. Take it slow, and with a bit of practice, you’ll get the hang of it.
