What is the method for parallel parking in Subject 2?
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For parallel parking in Subject 2, you need to adjust the left rearview mirror so that the car body occupies about 15% of the mirror, meaning you can see the lower left rear part of the car in the left rearview mirror. Then, adjust the right rearview mirror so that the car body also occupies about 15% of the mirror. Position the car body on the left side of the garage, with the right wheel driving along the left boundary line of the garage, keeping a distance of 50 cm from the left boundary line. From the driver's seat, for a Santana, the rear side of the engine cover usually aligns with the 13th position of the line. Drive to a point 50 cm before the upper boundary line of the garage and stop. When preparing to reverse, turn on the left turn signal and start reversing. From the right window's middle pillar, observe the 2nd corner. When the 2nd corner is 5 cm away from the middle pillar, turn the steering wheel 1.5 turns to the right (full lock). When the 4th corner (the right rear corner of the garage) appears in the left rearview mirror, turn the steering wheel back 1.5 turns to the left (returning to the straight position) and continue reversing. Look at the left rear wheel in the left rearview mirror. When it is about to touch the edge line, turn the steering wheel fully to the left until the car body is aligned. Observe through both rearview mirrors to ensure the car body is parallel to the garage boundary lines, then stop. For exiting the garage: First, turn on the left turn signal. Without returning the steering wheel, shift to 1st gear. When the far right side of the engine cover passes the left front corner (Point 1) of the garage, turn the steering wheel back 1.5 turns to the right. Continue forward until the last section of the right wiper aligns with the left line of the garage, then turn the steering wheel one full turn to the right. Straighten the car by turning the steering wheel back one turn, drive forward, and finally turn off the turn signal, completing the parallel parking.
It took me a long time to master parallel parking, and now I'd like to share my tips: First, drive past the parking space and align your car parallel to the adjacent vehicle, leaving about 30 cm of space. When starting to reverse, keep a close eye on the right rearview mirror—once the inner corner of the parking space disappears, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Then, observe the left rearview mirror, and as soon as the farthest corner of the space comes into view, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Continue reversing slowly, and when the left rear wheel crosses the extended line of the parking space, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. At this point, the car will gradually slide into the space—stop as soon as the front of the car aligns properly. Finally, when exiting, remember to signal left in advance to avoid the rear wheel crossing the line. Throughout the process, maintain steady clutch control—the slower the speed, the higher the margin for error. During practice, I mark reference points on the ground since visual cues are crucial for positioning.
During the instruction of Subject 2, I noticed that students often make mistakes at three key points: reversing into the garage without aligning the car body properly, and hesitating when it's time to steer. First, adjust the right-side distance correctly, maintaining 30 centimeters is the safest. The timing for turning the steering wheel fully to the right is crucial; you must wait until the garage corner disappears from the right rearview mirror before acting. Then, quickly glance at the left mirror and straighten the wheel as soon as the diagonal corner appears. The moment the left rear wheel is about to touch the line is the most critical turning point, and you must immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the left. The key is to have fixed observation points and start operations at the same position every time. Develop the habit of taking a quick look at the rearview mirror before operating, as many students forget to adjust the seat height, leading to perspective deviations. Steering wheel movements should be decisive, without any hesitation.
