What is the method for reversing into a parking space with three dashed lines at the entrance?
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When starting to reverse, observe when the lower edge of the left rearview mirror touches the stop line, then turn the steering wheel fully to the left/right and slowly reverse. During the reversing process, observe the distance between the car body and the parking space corner in the rearview mirror, which should be about 30cm (approximately two finger widths). At this point, you can turn the steering wheel back one full turn. Similarly, observe the relationship between the car body and the parking space lines in the rearview mirror. When they are about to become parallel, straighten the steering wheel. After the car body is parallel, continue reversing until the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the parking space entrance line, then press the brake and clutch to stop.
I'm the perfect person to talk about this three-dashed-line reverse parking method—I practiced it for a full two weeks at driving school before my Subject 2 exam. Remember, first align the distance, keeping the car about 1.5 meters from the side line for the most stability. Slowly release the clutch to control speed, and when the left rearview mirror just covers the end of the first dashed line on the ground (or the third line in some test centers), turn the steering wheel hard right. The key is to watch the right rearview mirror—when you see the corner of the parking space, the car should be about 30 cm away from it, then don’t adjust. If it’s too close, quickly turn the wheel back halfway to correct. Once the right parking line in the mirror is almost parallel, immediately straighten the wheel to the left. Finally, use the left rearview mirror to align parallel and brake at the stopping point. The key is to go slow and steady, with decisive steering wheel movements. Practice a few more times to find that golden moment to turn the wheel hard.
