How to Correct Steering Wheel Timing When Reversing into a Parking Space?

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VanNora
07/29/25 1:53pm
The correction mantra for reversing too early or too late is: if you turn too early and the right side is narrow, turn the wheel left to adjust; if you turn too late and the left side is narrow, keep the wheel turned fully right. Additionally, it's crucial to control the vehicle speed using the clutch, as only a sufficiently low speed allows enough time for corrections. When checking the rearview mirrors, you don't necessarily need to sit upright; slightly leaning your head forward can help accurately observe the position between the car body and the parking corner. Below are the correction methods for steering wheel timing when reversing into a parking space: 1. Turning too early: If the distance between the car body and the right front corner of the parking space is less than 30 cm, you can turn the wheel back half a turn if it's slightly less than 30 cm; if you're about to hit the corner, straighten the wheel. 2. Observing through the left and right rearview mirrors: Monitor the position between the car body and the side lines through the mirrors, and straighten the wheel when the car body is almost parallel to the lines.
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