What is the acceptable range in centimeters for pulling over to the side of the road?
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For the driving test (Subject 3), the effective distance for pulling over to the side of the road is within 30 centimeters. No points will be deducted if the distance is within 30 cm, 10 points will be deducted if the distance is between 30 cm and 50 cm, and exceeding 50 cm will result in failure. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Pulling over to the side: During the test, when the voice prompt "Please pull over to the side" is heard, the candidate should turn on the right turn signal (for more than 3 seconds) and simultaneously observe the traffic situation behind through the (right) rearview mirror. After confirming safety, the vehicle should be parked parallel to the right side, within 30 cm of the curb (or the solid edge line of the road), but without touching the curb (or the solid edge line). The vehicle should be stopped steadily, the parking brake should be engaged, and the gear should be shifted to neutral. 2. Voice prompt: After hearing the voice prompt "You have passed the test, please exit the vehicle" or "You have failed the test, please exit the vehicle," observe the traffic situation on the left side, confirm safety, and then open the door to exit the vehicle, thus completing the test. If the first attempt is unsuccessful, the voice prompt "Test failed, restarting the test" will be heard. Do not exit the vehicle; simply follow the voice prompts to continue the test.
After years of driving, I've learned that the qualified distance for parallel parking is usually within 30 centimeters, with 10 to 30 cm generally considered acceptable. This standard comes from driving test requirements, and my instructor often emphasized keeping the wheels within a reasonable distance from the curb. Getting too close risks scraping tires or damaging the car body, while parking too far out occupies the lane, potentially affecting traffic or causing accidents. In actual driving, I've developed the habit of checking the rearview mirror to ensure the gap between the wheel edge and curb is appropriate, no wider than the length of a foot. On rainy days or slopes, I leave some extra margin to prevent slipping—safety always comes first. With regular practice parking in empty lots to get the feel, you'll gradually master it.
