What does 30cm refer to the distance from the corner of the garage?
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30cm refers to the distance from the corner of the garage to the body of the car. Here are the specific techniques for finding the 30cm distance: 1. Observe the position of the engine hood: After hearing the voice prompt, you need to drive forward and to the right. When you see the right front corner of the engine hood at the 1/3 position align with the roadside line, the distance between the car body and the roadside line is exactly 30cm. 2. Look at the raised part of the wiper: From the driver's seat, when the raised part of the wiper aligns with the right side line, the distance is approximately 30cm. 3. Look at the right front door handle: Observe the right front door handle in the right rearview mirror. If the right front door handle is tangent to the right side line, the distance is 30cm; if it is too far, you need to make slight adjustments to the direction; if it is too close, there is a risk of pressing the line.
When I was a driving instructor, I often explained this 30cm concept. It refers to the distance from the rear corner of the garage to the outer edge of your car's right rearview mirror during reverse parking. Why? Because when you sit upright in the car and observe through the right rearview mirror, the moment the garage corner just barely appears at the edge of the mirror, there's approximately a 30cm gap between the car body and the corner. This serves as a safe reference point to help you avoid scraping the wheel hub or the garage corner. Remember to adjust your speed slowly, turn the steering wheel a bit earlier, and with a few more practices, you'll get it right. This is especially crucial in driving tests—if the distance exceeds or falls short of 30cm, you may lose points or fail. It's also practical for daily parking, but don’t rely too much on the dashboard; developing a better sense of space is more beneficial.
