How to Adjust Rearview Mirrors for Reverse Parking in Subject 2?
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Methods for adjusting rearview mirrors in Subject 2 reverse parking: 1. First adjust the right rearview mirror so that the upper edge can see the rear door handle, while ensuring the front door handle is in the middle of the mirror (vertical position), with the car body occupying one-fourth of the mirror's area. This allows for better right-side visibility; 2. Adjust the left rearview mirror with reference to the right mirror, but note that the left mirror has an additional function - during parallel parking, you need to see the left rear wheel, so you must ensure you can see the left rear wheel by leaning forward; 3. During reverse parking, sometimes there's no front line of the parking space in the test area, only the base line is visible. In this case, you need to rely on the left rearview mirror. Reverse parking is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license.
When practicing the reverse parking in Subject 2, adjusting the rearview mirrors is absolutely crucial. I always start by sitting in the driver's seat and adjusting the seat to my most comfortable position before tuning the mirrors. For the left mirror, I prefer having the car body occupy one-quarter of the mirror surface, the sky one-quarter, and the ground half. The right mirror should clearly show the outline of the rear tire, which is essential for judging the distance between the car and the parking lines. Initially, I often crossed the lines during reverse parking because the mirrors weren't properly adjusted, leading to unclear views and misjudged angles. Fine-tuning repeatedly is necessary: slowly turn the mirror adjustment knob, test by reversing, and adjust until the corners of the parking space are clearly visible. Also, don't forget to use the interior center rearview mirror in combination to fully cover the rear view. Practicing these fundamental skills more will help avoid panicking during the test. Weather factors should also be considered; for example, check for glare on the mirrors in strong sunlight to prevent it from affecting your operation.
Adjusting the rearview mirrors is something I'm quite experienced with, especially since I frequently practice reverse parking. The first step is to stabilize your posture in the car, then adjust the left mirror: don't let the car body take up too much space, keep it around 30%, with more ground visible for better reference to the parking space and wheels. For the right mirror, I prefer to lower it more to basically see the tire's contact surface with the ground, so I can directly check if the wheel aligns with the line while reversing. A common mistake beginners make is rushing to adjust the mirrors without fixing the seat first, ending up with all angles messed up. When I reverse park, I often check if the mirror shakes—if it does, the car might not be vibrating properly. Don't overlook safety; improper mirror adjustment can mislead steering, leading to scraping walls or getting stuck. I recommend simulating different parking scenarios often; once you develop a feel, the test will go smoothly.
