What Causes Excessive Space on the Right Side During Parallel Parking?
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When the vehicle straightens its direction after spotting the corner of the parking space in the left rearview mirror during reverse parking, the left rear wheel may still be at a considerable distance from the parking line, leading to turning the steering wheel to the left prematurely. Below are some relevant details about parallel parking: 1. Traditional Parallel Parking: Four poles were placed on the ground to symbolize the four corners of the parking space. One of the criteria for successful parking was whether the vehicle entered the space smoothly without touching these poles. 2. After the Implementation of New Traffic Regulations: Parallel parking no longer uses poles; instead, ground markings are employed to define the boundaries of the parking space. For students learning to drive with a C1 license, the length of the parallel parking space is 1.5 times the length of the vehicle plus 1 meter. The vehicle should be driven parallel to the direction of travel in front of the parking space, then reversed into the space to the right rear without any pauses. As long as the vehicle parks within this range without crossing the boundary lines, it is considered a pass.
When practicing parallel parking, the issue of leaving too much space on the right side stems from my steering timing. I often realize that I turn the steering wheel too late, causing the front of the car to swing out before the body straightens, resulting in a large gap on the right. Another reason is inaccurate perception of the vehicle's size—if the car is longer and parked too close to the front vehicle, there isn't enough space to adjust the wheels. Sometimes, excessive nervousness also plays a role, as I hesitate and delay turning the wheel out of fear of hitting the car on the right. Environmental factors like narrow roads or slopes can also cause the car to drift. To address this, I recommend practicing more in open spaces, using fixed reference points like the side mirror position for alignment, and checking and adjusting the distance after each parking attempt. This can gradually improve judgment and reduce errors.
