What is the reason for parking too far back in parallel parking?
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Detailed explanation of the reasons for parking too far back in parallel parking: The biggest issue with parallel parking is maintaining the proper distance. If the distance from the vehicle on the right is too far when parking, the angle of the reverse turn will be too large. Even if the rear wheels can enter the parking space, the remaining distance may make it difficult to straighten the car. If the front and rear distances are inappropriate, the distance between your car and the reversing vehicle will shorten. Often, when very close to the rear vehicle, most of the front of the car will still be outside the parking space. Even if you turn the steering wheel to the right and move forward to try to bring the front of the car into the space, the entire vehicle will still shift outward and fail to fully enter the parking space. When performing parallel parking, it is important to maintain an accurate position. During reversing, first check the left rearview mirror to find the right moment to adjust the steering wheel. Use the right rearview mirror to observe the distance between the rear wheels and the road, avoiding contact with the curb as much as possible. Parallel parking is part of the second subject in the driver's license test. It has become increasingly common in cities, especially as parking spaces in regular parking lots become more limited. Many areas have converted the sides of streets into parking spaces, creating "parallel parking spots." In the past, parallel parking involved using four poles placed on the ground to symbolize the four corners of the parking space. One criterion for successful parking was whether the vehicle entered the space without touching these poles. After the implementation of new traffic regulations, parallel parking no longer uses poles; instead, ground markings are used to define the parking space boundaries. For learners obtaining a C1 driver's license, the length of the parallel parking space is 1.5 times the vehicle length plus 1 meter. The vehicle must be driven parallel to the parking space, then reversed into the space without any pauses. As long as the vehicle is parked within the boundaries without crossing the lines, it is considered a pass.
I was also a novice driver before and often parked too far back in parallel parking. The main reasons were inaccurate perception of the rear distance and turning the steering wheel too early due to nervousness while reversing. It might also be related to improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, making it hard to see objects behind and misjudge the position. The solution is to practice using reference points more, such as the curb or the rear wheels of adjacent cars as markers, and reverse slowly to control speed. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes—after a few tries, you’ll improve. An experienced friend taught me to operate in stages—first align the position and then reverse to reduce panic. This way, the car will be centered after parking, avoiding tire scratches.
