
Look at the inner side of the solid white line on the roadside, align the center line of the car's front with the inner side of the solid white line. When you feel that the center line and the inner side of the solid white line intersect, straighten the steering wheel, press the clutch and brake to stop, and the position will be exactly 30cm. Here are some additional information: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge test subjects. The structure of the test question bank and basic question types are formulated by the Ministry of Public , and provincial public security traffic management departments establish their own test question banks based on local conditions. 2. Subject 2: Field driving skills test subjects, including test items such as reversing into a garage, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, driving on a curve, and parallel parking. 3. Subject 3: Road driving skills test subjects, including basic test items such as preparation before starting, driving in a straight line, changing lanes, passing intersections, parking by the roadside, passing pedestrian crossings, passing school zones, passing bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, making U-turns, and driving at night. 4. Subject 4: Safe and civilized driving knowledge, test items: knowledge related to safe and civilized driving.

I practiced parallel parking countless times before the exam, and the instructor always emphasized that 30 centimeters is the golden distance. At first, I couldn't get it right, but later I learned a few tricks: slow the car down to a crawl, focus on the right side mirror, and keep the gap between the car body and the curb about the width of a fist in the mirror. Make small adjustments to the steering wheel—don’t turn sharply, or you might hit the curb. Keep the car body as parallel as possible while moving forward, and use the lower right corner of the front window to gauge the position of the right front wheel relative to the edge of the curb. I habitually used the white line in the rearview mirror to fine-tune my position, and with enough practice, muscle memory kicked in. I also simulated parking in open spaces whenever I had free time—practice makes perfect.

This is a common issue I encounter when teaching students, and the key lies in several steps: First, reduce speed to the lowest gear and maintain a steady forward motion. Focus your eyes on the gap between the car's side and the curb in the right rearview mirror—the ideal 30 centimeters is roughly the length of a finger in the mirror. Steering adjustments should be minimal, not exceeding 10 degrees, otherwise the car may veer off. A frequent mistake students make is turning their heads to check the passenger seat or relying on feel, resulting in increasingly crooked parking. I remind them to plan their path in advance, using specific points on the car as references, such as aligning the lower edge of the right rearview mirror with a roadside marker. With repeated practice, they’ll find the rhythm.

I remember during the driving test for Subject 3, I always struggled with the 30cm requirement for pulling over. During my first practice, I had no idea and turned the steering wheel too sharply, causing the car to cross the line. Later, my instructor taught me to use the side mirror to observe the gap between the car body and the curb, aiming for a width as narrow as an A4 sheet of paper. Driving slowly is crucial—if the speed is too high, it becomes uncontrollable. I learned to make small adjustments to the steering while moving, and I used the edge of the roadside curb as a reference to position the right front wheel. Having someone observe and measure the distance for you during practice was also very helpful, allowing for timely corrections.

Maintaining a 30-centimeter distance is absolutely for safety reasons. When driving, I always slow down and observe the gap between the car body and the roadside through the right rearview mirror. Ideally, if the gap in the mirror is about the width of a palm, it basically ensures 30 centimeters. The steering wheel should be turned gently and smoothly, avoiding excessive force to prevent tire scratches on the roadside. If you deviate, quickly correct it and readjust. Practice in open areas with markings to reduce the risk of accidents. This skill relies entirely on patience and familiarity.

This requires body coordination: keep your eyes fixed on the right rearview mirror, maintaining a visual distance of half a fist between the car edge and the curb in the mirror. Hold the steering wheel steadily and slowly make a slight left adjustment of about 5 degrees to bring the car body closer to the right. Use your leg to lightly press the accelerator to maintain low speed, avoiding sudden braking. Reference points are crucial, such as observing the front wheel's trajectory from outside the rearview mirror. Make repeated slight adjustments until the position is just right. Practicing this a few times will help you achieve precise positioning.


