Rules for safe and courteous parking.

Proper parking requires drivers to be able to estimate distances and be familiar with their vehicle's blind spots. In addition, drivers should also know the rules for parking courteously and safely.

Park correctly within the lines.

If parking in a designated area with marked lines or spaces, drivers should position their vehicle precisely within the designated area, avoiding crossing the lines or overlapping other spaces. To accurately reverse into the center of a space, inexperienced drivers can adjust their mirrors downwards while reversing to clearly see the wheels and the lines.

If the distance from the car body/wheels to the lines on both sides is equal, the car is centered. Nowadays, many cars are equipped with 360-degree cameras that can make judging distances easier.

Parking within the designated lines creates a safe distance and facilitates easy entry and exit for drivers and passengers, optimizing parking space. A helpful tip for cars parked on the curb rather than against a wall is to park close to the curb, not in the middle of the space, to leave room for other vehicles and avoid accidentally hitting your own car when opening the door.

Avoid following cars closely before finding a parking spot.

Some less experienced drivers will need more space to park, so don't tailgate the car in front; leave some room for them to maneuver. Generally, when another car is preparing to park, drivers should leave at least one car's length of space.

Do not block the passage and entrances of other vehicles.

When parking next to or in front of another vehicle, drivers should leave enough space for vehicles to easily enter and exit the parking space. Besides parallel parking (parking next to each other), perpendicular parking also requires careful spacing. Once the car is braked, the driver should move forward and backward so that the distance between the front and rear of the car and the car in front and behind is equal. This will make it easier to enter and exit. The ideal distance is 1 meter or more; however, if that's not enough, it should be uniform.

Always pay attention to the rearview mirror.

Always paying attention to your rearview mirror is crucial when entering and exiting parking lots, especially dark areas with high traffic. Children may suddenly enter or exit the parking lot or stand behind the vehicle without the driver noticing, so extra vigilance is necessary in these situations.

Choose the right parking spot.

Park in designated parking areas and avoid parking in no-parking zones, especially areas for people with disabilities, school gates, or emergency parking restrictions.

Obey parking signs.

Always pay attention to no-parking signs, and avoid parking in areas marked with such signs.

Space

Choose a parking space that will not obstruct traffic or create a hazard.

Avoid parallel parking.

If possible, try to park in a single row to reduce the risk of causing traffic congestion.

Use turn signals.

When you're about to park, turn on your turn signal to let other drivers know that you're preparing to park.

Don't park near the street corner.

Avoid parking near street corners, as this can reduce visibility for other drivers and increase the risk of accidents.

Avoid parking near electrical cabinets, fire hydrants, manhole covers, and emergency exits.

Parking near these areas is illegal and dangerous. These areas must always be clear to facilitate repairs, rescue, and emergency response should an incident occur.

Leave your contact information when parking.

Leaving information such as a phone number makes it easier for others to contact the car owner in case of incidents at the parking area, such as collisions, technical problems, vandalism, or theft. Currently, car nameplates/phone number signs are popular accessories at car accessory shops, priced from 50,000 to 200,000 VND depending on the type, and can be folded down to conceal the information when needed.