BMW 1 Series (F40): Parking Assistant real-life test :: [1001cars]

The optional Park Distance Control (PDC) with sensors at both the front and rear of BMW 1 Series provides visual and acoustic signals to prevent collisions with obstacles located to the side or rear of the vehicle. A rear view camera can also be found on the options list. The optional Parking Assistant goes further still by offering automatic assisted parking in spaces that are either parallel or perpendicular to the road. The system takes care of steering the car, accelerating and braking, plus – on automatic models – making the necessary gear selections. On manual models, it is the driver who controls the direction of travel. The Parking Assistant is also capable of automatically maneuvering out of parallel parking spaces.