Which Dotted Line Should You Align With When Reversing into a Parking Space?
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In the parking test, there are three dotted lines at the entrance of the parking space, which can be used by the trainee to determine the timing of stopping. During the process of reversing into the parking space after aligning the vehicle, observe when the lower edge of the left rearview mirror coincides with the dotted line at the entrance, then press the brake and clutch to stop. The timing for turning the steering wheel when exiting the parking space can also be determined using the dotted lines at the entrance. When the rear wheel is about to reach the dotted line at the entrance, you can turn the steering wheel fully to the left or right to leave the test area. Key points for reversing into a parking space: Point 1: The lower edge of the left rearview mirror coincides with the stop line. 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. Point 2: The rear wheel is 30 cm from the corner of the parking space. During reversing, observe the distance between the car body and the corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror—about 30 cm, which is approximately the width of two fingers. At this point, you can turn the steering wheel back one full turn. Point 3: The car body is parallel to the parking space line. Similarly, observe the relationship between the car body and the parking space line in the rearview mirror. When they are about to be parallel, straighten the steering wheel, because if you wait until they are already parallel, the car body will be crooked. Point 4: The lower edge of the left rearview mirror coincides with the dotted stop line at the entrance of the parking space. After the car body is parallel, continue reversing until the lower edge of the left rearview mirror coincides with the line at the entrance, then press the brake and clutch to stop. Additionally, the lower edge of the rearview mirror can also be used for stopping at the halfway point on a slope.