At what position should the steering wheel be fully turned for the second time during reverse parking?
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When reversing to the left into the parking space, the second left turn of the steering wheel should occur when the left rear wheel is basically aligned with the extended straight line of the left corner of the parking space (whether to fully turn the wheel depends on judging and adjusting based on the distance and curvature between the left rear wheel and the left corner of the parking space). Below is relevant information about reverse parking: 1. Introduction: Reverse parking has been a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driving license since 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to maneuver the vehicle in a confined space. Reverse parking is one of the assessment points in the driver's test, which involves correctly reversing the vehicle into the parking space from both sides while in motion. 2. Methods: There are three most common types of reverse parking. The first is the 'non'-shaped reverse parking, commonly seen in large parking lots. The second is the 'one'-shaped reverse parking by the roadside, also known as parallel parking. The third is the less common diagonal reverse parking. 70% of driving school students find parallel parking more challenging.
The key to determining the second steering point during reverse parallel parking lies in observing the position of the corner in the side mirror. I always emphasize during driving instruction that after the car body enters the parking space and begins straightening, the second full-lock turn should occur when the rear wheel crosses the extension line of the parking corner. A more intuitive method is to observe through the right side mirror - when the car body becomes roughly parallel with the parking line and the right rear wheel is about two fingers' width away from the corner, that's the optimal moment for the second full-lock turn. Mastering this point ensures the rear smoothly swings into the space without crossing lines. Some instructors prefer using the alignment of the right window's lower edge with the parking corner as reference, which follows the same principle. Remember to steer decisively while maintaining slow speed, and with practice, you'll develop the feel for it.
