Why is it difficult to park in a 2.4-meter parking space?
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According to different vehicle models, parking difficulty varies. Below is a detailed explanation: 1. Compact or small cars: For compact or small cars, a 2.4-meter-wide parking space is relatively easy to park in. Generally, the width of compact or small cars is around 1.8 meters, which leaves plenty of room for parking and does not affect door opening. 2. Full-size cars: Since the internal width of a parking space is 2.4 meters and the width of the parking space lines is 15 centimeters, most small cars have a width of over 1.8 meters (including side mirrors). Although a 2.4-meter-wide parking space allows parking, it is not convenient for getting in and out of the car.
Last time I parked in a shopping mall and encountered a 2.4-meter parking space. It felt like the car doors on both sides were almost touching. My sedan is 1.85 meters wide, leaving less than 30 centimeters of space on each side, so I had to squeeze out sideways. New drivers have it even harder—if the car is slightly misaligned while reversing, the side mirrors might get scratched. Shopping mall parking spaces are generally narrow, probably because designers compressed the dimensions to fit more cars. Nowadays, many SUVs exceed 1.9 meters in width, which is almost inhumane. Since then, I've tried to find parking spots next to walls so at least the left side has a bit more door clearance.
