How to accurately locate the first reference point for right reverse parking?
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Maintain proper vehicle speed and observe the left rearview mirror. When the right starting sensor line appears in the left mirror position, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Continue reversing without stopping, while monitoring the right rearview mirror. Keep a 30cm distance between the vehicle body and the corner when the rightmost boundary line becomes visible. When the parking space boundary line aligns parallel with the vehicle body in the right mirror, straighten the steering wheel to adjust the vehicle position and complete the reverse parking.
I remember when I was first learning to drive, I always had trouble finding the exact reference point for the right reverse parking. My instructor told me to turn the steering wheel when the car body aligned with the corner of the parking space in the right rearview mirror, but I often turned too early or too late. Later, I realized the key lies in body posture and detailed observation: every time I got in the car, I had to adjust the seat and rearview mirror positions, ensuring my head stayed fixed and my eyes moved only slightly; the speed had to be as slow as a turtle crawling, and I practiced over 10 times repeatedly in an empty parking space until I could accurately spot the moment the corner appeared at the edge of the mirror before making my move. Additionally, lighting conditions make a big difference—strong sunlight can cause glare on the mirror, blurring the reference point, so I often wore a sun hat or cleaned the mirror surface; if there was no corner in the parking space, I used a roadside tree or pole as a reference. Through this kind of practice, my accuracy improved, and now reverse parking is much easier. Beginners must be patient and avoid rushing for quick results.
