Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Parking can be a challenging activity and drain the mind and energy for driver beginner. Sweat due to tension can be dripping more profusely if the parking space is narrow.
It’s normal to be tense, but you are advised not to panic because it can even make the wrong decision. The following are tips for parking in tight spaces, especially for beginners, which were taken from: Auto2000.
Turn off the audio and open a window
If you are in a situation where you want to park, try turning off the audio and opening the window. Various cars already have automatic systems that turn down or turn off the audio when entering reverse gear, but if the car used is not yet available, it can be done manually.
Parking requires full concentration and can be disturbed by noisy audio. Meanwhile, opening the window is useful so that you can more freely see the surroundings so that parking is safer.
Take advantage of the rearview mirror
You have three mirrors, namely on the right and left and center in the cabin. Take advantage of each of these mirrors to see the surrounding situation more clearly.
You can estimate the condition and distance of the car from objects outside using the mirror, especially those near the car park.
Set benchmark
Not all parking lots have a limit for tires, if you find something like this you are advised to make your own benchmark, for example using certain objects such as stones, marks on asphalt, plants, or others.
This benchmark is also useful for making sure the car is on the right track when backing up.
Make sure the door is not blocked
Before you want to enter a parking lot that looks narrow, first make sure the door can be opened as an exit. Don’t let when you park successfully there is not enough space to get out, for example blocked by walls, trees or other cars.
Take advantage of parking sensors and cameras
Not all cars have parking cameras available, but if there is it can be very helpful, especially those that are equipped with parking sensors. The parking camera is usually activated immediately when the shift lever enters the reverse gear position.
Parking cameras are generally located at the back, their appearance will appear on the monitor screen in the middle of the dashboard. Meanwhile, parking sensors assist with sound assistance, such as ‘beeps’, which the closer the object, the faster the sound interval.
(ryh / fea)
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