How Many Days Does It Usually Take to Learn Reverse Parking?
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Generally, learning reverse parking with four sessions per day takes about a week to master. Here are the relevant details: Evaluation Criteria: Failing to follow the designated route or sequence results in disqualification. If the car body crosses the line or fails to park properly, it is disqualified. Exceeding 210 seconds to complete reverse parking results in disqualification. Stopping midway leads to point deductions. Tips for Reverse Parking: Control the driving speed by using first gear or reverse gear at idle speed throughout. Maintain the same speed as when starting. Control the steering timing by observing carefully during reversing, mastering the key points for steering, and turning at the right moment. Control the driving path—during the test, the car's path mainly depends on the speed of steering wheel rotation and driving speed. When reversing, aim for the boundary line and adjust the direction promptly to ensure the car enters the parking space straight.
My cousin just finished his Subject 2 driving test last week. He said he practiced reverse parking for a full ten days. It really depends on the person—some have a good feel for the steering wheel and can smoothly back the car into the spot in just three or four days. But for someone like my friend, who has poor hand-foot coordination and often turns the wheel the wrong way, it took three retakes to pass. The instructor said the key is to get a feel for the distance changes in the rearview mirror and learn to adjust the car’s angle. Practicing for an hour each day works best; training for too long in one session can actually make you more confused. Renting the same model as the test car is recommended—getting familiar with the steering wheel turns and rearview mirror positions can double your efficiency.
Last time when I accompanied my wife practicing driving, I found the difficulty in reverse parking lies in spatial judgment. Beginners often park crookedly or run over the lines, mainly due to turning the steering wheel too late or too early. The instructor told me: when entering the parking space, focus on the distance between the lower edge of the rearview mirror and the yellow line, and turn the steering wheel back half a turn when seeing the corner of the parking space. Remember to straighten the car body when the rear wheels enter the space, otherwise the rear of the car will sweep the line. It is recommended to have the instructor guide from outside the car during practice, and it will improve a lot after establishing a sense of distance. My wife practiced for fourteen days, one hour each day, and finally overcame the problem of confusing left and right.
