What is the simplest and most accurate method for parallel parking a B2 vehicle?
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Drive the vehicle towards the test area, slowly approaching the right roadside line. Observe the right rearview mirror to maintain a distance of about 30cm between the vehicle body and the parking space line. Shift into reverse gear, turn on the right turn signal, and steadily reverse the vehicle. While reversing, observe the right rearview mirror. When the right rear wheel aligns with the front line of the parking space, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Continue reversing at a slow speed and observe the left rearview mirror. When the inner corner of the parking space appears, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Continue reversing slowly and observe the left rearview mirror. When the left rear wheel touches the dashed line of the parking space, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left. At this point, the vehicle's direction gradually straightens. You can observe in the rearview mirror that the vehicle body is parallel to the parking space line. Press the brake to stop, and the reverse parking is completed.
When I first started driving trucks, I also found parallel parking particularly frustrating. Later, I figured out a simple method that works really well. First, drive your truck parallel to the car in front, keeping about a meter apart. Start reversing in reverse gear, and as soon as your rear bumper passes the rear bumper of the car in front, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Keep an eye on the right rearview mirror, and as soon as you see the entire front of the car behind you in the mirror, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Then continue reversing, and when the left rear wheel touches the parking space line, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Once the truck is aligned, straighten the steering wheel. Throughout the process, keep the speed as slow as a turtle crawling, don’t hesitate with the steering wheel, and frequently check both side mirrors. Remember, when the truck is loaded, leave half a meter more space than when it’s empty to avoid scraping.
