How to adjust the steering when the right reverse parking is about to hit the right corner of the garage?
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Hitting the corner of the garage during right reverse parking is because the steering wheel was turned too early. If the distance is less than 30cm, you can turn the steering wheel back half a turn. If you are about to hit the corner, straighten the steering wheel. After straightening the steering wheel, observe the position of the right corner of the garage through the right rearview mirror. If you find that the right rear wheel can enter the parking space, turn the steering wheel to the right again to the maximum. Finally, determine whether the car body is parallel to the garage boundary line by observing the left and right rearview mirrors. When it is almost parallel, straighten the steering wheel.
I often encounter this situation when reversing into a parking space - the vehicle is about to hit the right corner of the bay. In this case, immediate steering adjustment is needed. Generally, this means the rear of the car is tilted too much to the right. My approach is to immediately release the accelerator, slow down to crawling speed or stop completely, then gently turn the steering wheel to the left (remember, left means counterclockwise rotation). This will gradually move the rear of the car to the left, avoiding the right corner. Maintain composure throughout the process - don't turn the wheel too much, about half a turn is sufficient. Then observe the distance changes in the rearview mirror. If it still seems too close, turn a bit more. Additionally, I recommend checking your rearview mirror angle before each reverse attempt to ensure you can clearly see the bay corner position and avoid blind spots - this small trick can prevent many dangerous situations. If you're really unsure, sometimes I'll move forward slightly to reposition before trying again, always putting safety first.
