How to Adjust When the Right Side is Too Wide During Reverse Parking?
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Use the distance between the vehicle body and the sideline as the correction standard. If the rear of the car is too close to the right sideline of the parking space, turn the steering wheel to the left for adjustment. Below is relevant information: 1. Clutch: Press the clutch pedal with the ball of your foot, not the arch. Then, use the heel as a pivot to control the clutch engagement. Generally, when the clutch is fully depressed, the position of the heel may not be convenient as a pivot. In this case, move the entire foot slightly backward to find a suitable pivot point. 2. Alignment: Observe the distance between the two rear corners of the car and the rear poles of the parking space. Steer toward the side that is farther away, usually turning the steering wheel halfway. Once aligned, quickly straighten the steering wheel. 3. Head Position: It's best to turn your head toward the center of the car. Ensure that each time you turn your head, it is in the same position to accurately identify any deviations.
Last time when I reversed into the parking space, the right side was too wide. I think it was because I turned the steering wheel a bit late. When the rear of the car is about to enter the space, you should turn the steering wheel half a turn or a full turn to the left in advance. This way, the rear of the car will gradually move to the right. Move about 10-20 cm and then straighten the wheels, so the car body can get closer to the right line. The key is to watch the distance between the right rear wheel and the parking line in the rearview mirror, keeping it about a fist's width is ideal. Don't wait until the car is completely in the space to adjust; you should start fine-tuning when the car body is tilted at about 45 degrees. You need to check the rearview mirror in coordination, otherwise, you might find half a meter of empty space on the right side, which would be troublesome. Don't panic and turn the wheels fully when the wheels are on the dotted line; small-angle adjustments are more stable. When reversing into the space, keep the speed slow; controlling the speed with the half-clutch is the safest.
