How to Align and Steer for Reversing into the Garage in Pickup Truck Subject 2 Test?
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Drive the vehicle into the test area, maintaining an appropriate distance between the car body and the garage boundary line. Stop after the front wheels cross the yellow line. Depress the clutch, shift into reverse gear, and slowly reverse. When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the yellow line, turn the steering wheel fully to the right and continue reversing. Pay attention to the rearview mirror. When the car body is parallel to the garage boundary line, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Observe the left rearview mirror and stop when its lower edge aligns with the yellow line.
I remember when I was learning to drive, the most challenging part of practicing the reverse parking in Subject 2 was judging the reference points and steering the wheel. The instructor told me to observe the rearview mirror before starting, ensuring the car body is parallel to the parking lines, then reverse slowly. For the reference point, usually when reversing into the left parking space, turn the steering wheel when the corner of the parking space and the rear wheel position almost align in the rearview mirror, with a turning angle of about 90 degrees. If the car body deviates, adjust the steering wheel promptly to align. Don't just focus on the reference points—control the speed too: too fast and you might overshoot, too slow and you might miss the timing. My common mistake back then was turning the steering wheel too early, causing the rear of the car to cross the line. So, after practicing a few more times, I got the hang of it. The key is to develop a sense of the car's distance and steering feel, and to stay relaxed during the test.
