Scientific formula for perfect parking
Boffins have created a complex equation which they claim shows the best way of getting a car into a parallel parking space, if you are good at sums.Maths professor Simon Blackburn came up with the formula after hearing that 57 percent of drivers lack confidence in their parking ability.
He claims being able to park is about understanding the angles and dimensions involved and with that anyone could park their car into a street space. By using his formula he says drivers will know exactly when to turn the steering wheel to fit into the space perfectly.
Obviously there is one mistake in his logic. Their maths ability is the one think most people worry about more than their parking skills.
If you want to have a go at using the formula form the University of London's Royal Holloway College and Vauxhall Motors, here you go.
r = radius of the car's curb to curb turning distance
l = length of the car's wheel base
k = distance from from wheel to front of car
w = width of the car parked next to your car
If you know what you are doing this will give you the minimum extra length the parking space needs to be bigger than your car. So you will still need a tape measure.
LINKS
London's Royal Holloway College
Vauxhall Motors
r = radius of the car's curb to curb turning distance
l = length of the car's wheel base
k = distance from from wheel to front of car
w = width of the car parked next to your car
If you know what you are doing this will give you the minimum extra length the parking space needs to be bigger than your car. So you will still need a tape measure.
LINKS
London's Royal Holloway College
Vauxhall Motors
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