What Should You Pay Attention to When Preparing to Temporarily Park on the Roadside?
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When preparing to temporarily park on the roadside, you should ensure safety and avoid reverse parking. Below are the specific details: Ensure Safety: Before parking, when moving the vehicle to the right side of the road, maintain a certain distance (lateral) from non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians behind to ensure safety. Avoid Reverse Parking: Do not park in reverse to avoid affecting normally moving vehicles. Confirm Surrounding Safety: After the vehicle is parked and before opening the door, observe the situation in front of and behind the vehicle to confirm safety. Do not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Nighttime: When parking at night or during rain, fog, or snow, you must turn on the width marker lights and taillights. Parking is prohibited in the following areas: Road sections with no-parking signs or markings, areas with separation facilities between motor vehicle lanes and non-motorized vehicle lanes or sidewalks, crosswalks, and construction zones.
I'm very cautious about temporary roadside parking. First, I always check for no-parking signs or solid yellow lines to avoid violations. I choose a straight and wide section of the road to park, steering clear of curves that might obstruct other drivers' visibility. Once parked, I immediately turn on the hazard lights to signal that it's a temporary stop. At night, I also turn on the interior light to increase visibility. Remember to engage the parking brake firmly, shift automatic transmissions to 'P' and manual transmissions to neutral. Before getting out, always check the mirrors and look over your shoulder to ensure no electric scooters are suddenly approaching before opening the door. Keep your phone handy in case you need to move the car immediately. I never park for more than a few minutes to avoid blocking traffic or attracting traffic police. Extra caution is needed in rain—avoid waterlogged areas to prevent electrical shorts.