How to Correct Always Hitting the Right Corner When Reversing into the Right Parking Space?

[WilliamLynn]

When turning the steering wheel fully to the right while reversing, observe the distance between the car body and the corner of the parking space in the right rearview mirror. If it is less than 30cm and you are about to hit the corner, straighten the steering wheel. Observe the position of the right corner of the parking space through the right rearview mirror. Once the right corner disappears, turn the steering wheel fully to the right again. Finally, determine whether the car body is parallel to the parking space lines by observing the left and right rearview mirrors. When it is almost parallel, straighten the steering wheel. When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the parking space entrance line, you can press the brake to stop the car.

[DiMadeline]

I used to always hit the right corner when reversing into parking spaces, especially in residential parking lots. Later, I realized the key issue was the wrong timing for turning—steering too early. The fix is to reverse slowly first, watch the right rearview mirror, and only start turning the steering wheel when the car body is parallel to the right line. Don’t turn the wheel all the way at once; slightly adjust it back to avoid hitting the corner. Controlling speed is crucial—keep it below 5 km/h for quicker reactions. Practice more in open spaces, like finding a large parking spot during low-traffic hours at night and repeating the reversing process. After a few tries, you’ll get the hang of it, and now I rarely hit corners anymore. Remember not to stress—staying relaxed works better. This is my experience from over ten years of driving.

[TheoAnn]

To fix the issue of pressing the right corner, start by adjusting the vehicle settings. I always adjust the rearview mirror before parking to ensure I can see the right rear wheel and blind spots. If there's a rearview camera, it's even simpler—just keep an eye on the screen lines to avoid crossing them. Adjust the seat position to comfortably see all angles, ensuring a clear view and reducing mistakes. When starting to reverse, coordinate the clutch or brake with the steering wheel, and avoid turning too sharply. Practice in a flat parking spot several times, positioning the car slightly to the left before reversing to leave space on the right. These are the techniques I’ve practiced daily, and they naturally become second nature with more driving experience.

[MacJuliette]

As an ordinary car owner, hitting the right corner while reversing into a parking space is really annoying. My own solution is to practice more and keep track of time. Find an empty parking lot and repeatedly reverse into the same spot. At first, I always turned the steering wheel too early and hit the right corner, but later I learned to reverse more slowly and only start turning the wheel after the rear wheels passed the line. After each attempt, I would analyze why I hit the corner and gradually improve. I persisted in practicing twice a day for a week, and now the margin of error is much smaller. Driving is just a process of familiarity, and with practice, it naturally gets better.