A radar sensor platform for clearance measurement in a vehicle has at
least four radar sensors, an input being entered if necessary using an
input device indicating that a width measurement of a parking space is
desired and the four radar sensors then enlarging their horizontal beam
angle and the arrangement for acoustic and/or visual output emitting a
signal as a function of the measurement of the parking space width. This
signal is, for example, the parking space width or a warning. The
horizontal beam angle for the parking space measurement is at least
170.degree.. The side clearances of the vehicle in the parking space may
also be displayed. Furthermore, centered parking is possible using the
acoustic and visual aids. The radar sensor platform may be installed
either in the front and/or rear of the vehicle.