How to Check the Distance Between the Left Side and the Car When Reversing into the Left Garage?
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Here are the methods to check the distance between the left side and the car when reversing into the left garage: 1. Observe the position of the left rearview mirror and the parking line: Turn left one full circle plus 90 degrees when there is still a little distance between the left rearview mirror and the parking line. 2. Check the position of the car body and the left garage corner in the left rearview mirror; predict whether the car body will cross the line. 3. Observe the right rearview mirror: Straighten the steering wheel when the car body is about to be parallel. Information about reversing into the garage is as follows: 1. Reversing into the garage: It is an assessment point in the driver's test. That is, correctly reversing the vehicle into the garage from both sides while moving. 2. Evaluation criteria: Failing to follow the specified route and sequence will result in disqualification; the car body crossing the line, failing to reverse into the garage, or stopping midway will result in disqualification; failing to complete reversing into the garage within 4 minutes will result in disqualification.
When I first started learning to drive, I also struggled with judging the left distance while reversing into the parking space. I learned a simple trick from my instructor: use the left rearview mirror more to observe the position of the wheel and the ground line. While reversing, move the car slowly. If the wheel in the mirror aligns perfectly with the parking line or the edge of an obstacle, the distance is just right. Avoid turning the steering wheel abruptly—fine-tuning the angle slightly can help maintain a more balanced distance. In case the mirror is too blurry or blocked by rain, try stepping out to check the actual distance before continuing. Practicing a few times will help develop an intuitive sense. I’ve made it a habit to reverse slowly at a slight angle in my neighborhood parking lot. When I notice a flower bed on the left, I take extra care and leave a fist-width of space to prevent scratches. Beginners shouldn’t rush—steady progress is key. Safety always comes first, and once you get familiar, everything becomes effortless.
