How to check the left rearview mirror during right reverse parking?
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Before turning the steering wheel, first observe the left rearview mirror. After fully turning the steering wheel to the right, observe the right rearview mirror. Then check the left rearview mirror again. Once confirming both front and rear wheels can enter the parking space, observe both sides for minor body adjustments.
When doing the right reverse parking, I pay the most attention to the distance between the rear wheel and the corner of the parking space in the left rearview mirror. After turning the steering wheel fully to the right and starting to reverse, I immediately focus on the position of the left rear wheel in the left rearview mirror. As soon as the distance between the tire and the corner of the parking space narrows to about 30 centimeters, I need to turn the steering wheel half a turn to the left to adjust. If the wheel is about to hit the corner, it means the steering was turned too early, and I must turn more to avoid it; if the distance is still large, I turn the steering wheel to the right to move the rear of the car in. The whole process must be done at a very slow speed. After the left rear wheel enters the parking line, I check whether the car body is parallel to the ground line. If it is parallel, I quickly straighten the steering wheel. Remember, the left rearview mirror is not only used to prevent the left side from crossing the line but also to judge the angle of the entire car body, which is something beginners often overlook.
