What is the dumbest method for parallel parking in Subject 3?
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When parallel parking the vehicle, drive slowly with the car body parallel to the sideline, and use the right side mirror to judge the distance between the car body and the sideline. When the distance is less than 30 centimeters, park the vehicle by the roadside to complete the parallel parking test in Subject 3. More relevant information is as follows: 1. Deduction: After the vehicle is completely parked, if the distance between the side of the vehicle and the sideline is more than 30 centimeters, 10 points will be deducted. If no points were deducted in the previous test items, it will not affect the final test result and the test will be judged as passed. If the vehicle directly hits the curb during parking, 100 points will be deducted, leading directly to test failure. 2. Practice time: The Subject 3 test requires 3-6 days of practice. The main practice items for the Subject 3 test are straight-line gear shifting, starting and stopping the vehicle, and the use of vehicle lights. Only after passing the Subject 3 test can one take the Subject 4 test and finally obtain a motor vehicle driver's license.
During the third driving test when pulling over to the curb, I think the dumbest approach is getting so nervous that you completely lose control of the operation. I remember when I was practicing—every time it came to the parking step, I'd panic: first speeding past without slowing down, then frantically jerking the steering wheel until the tires almost scraped the curb; followed by stomping the brakes too hard, making the car lurch and stop abruptly, which would discomfort passengers; sometimes I even forgot to straighten the wheels, leaving the car parked crooked and way too far from the curb. The dumbest part was repeatedly adjusting my position, messing up clutch and gear shifts, nearly stalling several times. The whole process took forever, visibly annoying the examiner. Ultimately, this method fails because a collapsed mindset leads to chaos—it's far better to take deep breaths, stay calm, align the mirrors and road markers, and smoothly decelerate into position in one go. New learners should practice composure early, or they'll surely flunk the test.
After years of teaching driving, I've found the dumbest parallel parking method is when students completely ignore basic steps: they turn the steering wheel wildly without checking the mirrors, scraping the car body diagonally until the wheels bang against the curb; they accelerate and brake unevenly, sometimes stomping the gas to lurch forward, other times slamming the brakes until everyone feels dizzy; they consistently misjudge the parking position, missing clear markers and ending up either in the middle of the road or on the line; worse yet, they hesitate when shifting gears, stalling halfway and having to restart. These clumsy maneuvers stem from lack of practice and impatience—once they become habits, failure is likely. Everyone should simulate test conditions more often, keep speed under 20 km/h, focus on reference points, and proceed steadily step by step with gentle hands and feet, not letting minor mistakes ruin everything. A few rounds of repeated practice will make it second nature.
