What are the techniques for parking in a diagonal parking space?
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First, position your car on the right side of the parking space, then adjust the vehicle. When you see the left rearview mirror aligned with the left boundary line of the parking space, turn the steering wheel fully to the right and continue moving forward. When the longitudinal axis of the car forms an appropriate angle with the parking space, stop the car, straighten the wheels, and slowly reverse. While reversing slowly, observe both left and right rearview mirrors to ensure the vehicle is aligned straight with the parking space.
I've been driving for nearly twenty years, and I've developed a tried-and-true method for angle parking. First, pick your spot carefully, then drive parallel to the front car with about half a car length's distance between you. Shift into reverse and ease back slowly. When your shoulder aligns with the taillight of the front car, quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and the car will start sliding in at an angle. Keep a close eye on the right rearview mirror and blind spots to avoid hitting the rear car or curb. Once more than half of your car is in the spot—roughly when the rear window nears the front corner of the rear car—straighten the wheel immediately. Finally, make one or two small adjustments to fine-tune the position. Back when I was a new driver, I had a few scrapes, but now that I'm used to it, I know patience is key: the slower and steadier you go, the better, especially on slippery roads during rain or snow. Choosing good reference points is more effective than rigidly memorizing steps; after a few practices, it becomes second nature, and even tight urban spots can be handled quickly.
