What Are the Tips for Parallel Parking in Subject 3?
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1. Find the right position to pull over: When you hear the instruction "pull over," first determine the parking spot, then turn on the right turn signal and steer the wheel 90 degrees to the right. When the middle of the car's front aligns with the curb, quickly turn the steering wheel to the left by more than 180 degrees. When the curb is between 1/3 to 1/2 of the front hood (coaches usually prefer 1/3, adjust according to the car model), straighten the wheel. If the car deviates, make minor adjustments. 2. Adjust the right-side distance until the front door handle covers the curb edge: Observe the distance between the car's right side and the curb or edge, making adjustments until the front right door handle covers or almost touches the curb, then quickly straighten the car. 3. Check the left-side mirror—ensure the front left door handle doesn't extend beyond the rear car's body: Before exiting, check the left-side mirror again, ensuring the front door handle doesn't exceed the rear car's body. If there's no reference car, observe the distance between the car's edge and the parking line. This ensures your parking position doesn't obstruct other traffic participants, avoiding scratches or accidents.
During my driving license training, I practiced the parallel parking in Subject 3 many times, and I believe the key points are slow speed and observation. First, drive the car to a position parallel to the front car, maintaining a gap of about half a meter, then shift into reverse gear and start backing up slowly. Pay attention to the rearview mirror; when your car's rearview mirror aligns with the center of the adjacent car's rear wheel, decisively turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Continue reversing, and the car will gradually slide into the parking space. When the car body tilts to about a 45-degree angle, immediately straighten the steering wheel and make minor adjustments to ensure the car stops within the designated area. The whole process shouldn't be too fast—controlling the speed is crucial. During the test, check the rearview mirror multiple times to prevent scraping. With more practice, you'll pass easily. Trying it in an open area first will help you get the hang of it faster.
Last year, I took the parallel parking test in Subject 3. The procedure was quite straightforward: first, park parallel to the front car with about 50 cm distance, then shift to reverse gear and back up. When the rear bumper of the adjacent car disappears from the side mirror, turn the steering wheel sharply to the right all the way. After reversing a short distance until the car body reaches a 45-degree angle, straighten the wheel and make minor adjustments. Don't panic if you make mistakes during practice—the examiner focuses on the final position. Just ensure you check the mirrors and adjust slowly when entering the parking space, keeping the speed low for safety. Repeat the process several times to build muscle memory—safety comes first.
