How much distance should be left before and after reversing into the garage?
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When reversing into the garage, the best distance between the garage corner and the car body is 30cm. There is an error in observing the distance between the car body and the garage corner through the rearview mirror when reversing into the garage. Reversing into the garage: Reversing into the garage is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license after 2013, mainly assessing the driver's ability to operate the car in a parking lot. Reversing into the garage is an assessment point in the driver's test. That is, manipulating the vehicle to correctly reverse into the garage from both sides during movement. Distance error: Estimating the distance between the rear wheel grounding point and the garage corner through the rearview mirror, but this has an error compared to the actual distance, requiring more practice to grasp the error.
When reversing into a parking space, it's generally recommended to leave about half a meter to one meter of space both in front and behind. The purpose of this is to provide yourself with enough buffer space to avoid scraping against walls or other vehicles. Especially after completing the reverse, it ensures you won't awkwardly hit the wall when opening the door to exit, and it also prevents accidents in case a child or pet suddenly appears. During actual reversing, I usually rely on rearview mirrors or backup cameras to assist in judging the distance—for example, when objects appear smaller in the mirror, it's about right. Don't skimp on that little bit of space; parking too close might damage the bumper or make steering less flexible while reversing. The distance can be adjusted slightly based on the environment—for instance, be more cautious in tight underground garages, but don't waste space in open areas. In short, safety comes first—always ensure you have room to handle unexpected situations.
