Within how many meters should a roadside parking be completed?
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After the examiner issues the instruction to park by the roadside, the parking should be completed within 80 meters. When temporarily parking on the right side, the driver must not leave the vehicle immediately and should quickly drive away if obstructing traffic. Parking is not allowed at intersections, railway crossings, curves, narrow roads, narrow bridges, steep slopes, tunnels, or within 20 meters of these locations. Additionally, parking is prohibited in sections with pedestrian guardrails (hedges), crosswalks, construction areas, or opposite obstacles. The steps for roadside parking are as follows: Upon hearing the instruction to "park by the roadside," first determine the parking position, then turn on the right turn signal and steer the wheel 90 degrees to the right. When the middle of the front of the car aligns with the roadside, quickly turn the steering wheel more than 180 degrees to the left. When one-third of the front of the car aligns with the roadside, straighten the steering wheel. If the car deviates, always keep one-third of the front aligned with the roadside and make slight adjustments. When the car body is parallel to the roadside, park at a distance of 10 to 30 centimeters from the roadside.
I've been driving for decades, and there's actually no strict rule on how many meters are needed to complete a roadside stop. The key lies in safe operation. Generally, in practical driving, I'm accustomed to finishing within 100 to 150 meters, which is sufficient to slow down and pull over on a straight road with clear visibility without affecting vehicles behind. Especially on highways or busy roads, a quick stop helps avoid rear-end collisions; the method involves signaling early, slowing down gradually, and smoothly moving to the right. In urban environments, the distance tends to be shorter due to dense traffic; in short, executing quickly reduces risks. I often remind beginners not to take too long to avoid causing traffic jams or accidents.