How to Correct the Direction When Reversing into a Parking Space Too Early?

[AngelaDella]

To correct the direction when reversing into a parking space too early, observe the position of the car body relative to the boundary lines through the left and right rearview mirrors. When the car body is about to become parallel, straighten the steering wheel. Here is some related information about reversing into a parking space: 1. Overview: Reversing into a parking space has been a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license since 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to operate the vehicle in a confined space. Reversing into a parking space is one of the assessment points in the driver's test, which involves correctly maneuvering the vehicle into the parking space from both sides while in motion. There is a time limit for this test during the examination. 2. Methods: There are three most common types of reversing into a parking space. The first is the "non"-shaped reversing into a parking space, commonly seen in large shopping malls. The second is the "one"-shaped reversing into a parking space by the roadside, also known as parallel parking. The third is the less common diagonal reversing into a parking space. About 70% of driving students find parallel parking more challenging.

[OKennedy]

When reversing into the parking space, if you turn the steering wheel too early—which I often did when I first started learning to drive—the car body gets too close to the edge of the parking space, almost scraping it. My correction method is to gently turn the steering wheel back immediately, letting the car straighten and reverse a bit, then check the rearview mirror to fine-tune the angle. Avoid turning the wheel too sharply, as it can make things more chaotic. Later, I practiced over ten times in an empty parking lot to develop a better feel, and it improved a lot. Remember to keep the speed slow and prioritize safety. Here’s a little tip: before parking, observe the distance to the edge, count seconds in your mind when turning the wheel, and don’t rush it.

[EloiseLee]

When I was reversing earlier, I turned the steering wheel too soon and noticed the car body was veering inward too sharply. The correction method is to quickly straighten the steering wheel by half a turn, stabilize the speed, reverse a little, and wait until the car body is parallel before continuing to adjust the position by turning the steering wheel. As a driver, develop the habit of checking the rearview mirrors and the reversing camera, and don't panic; just practice slowly to develop a sense of space. Try different garages a few times to familiarize yourself with the angles.

[BarrettLee]

If you turn the steering wheel too early when reversing into a parking space and the car body gets too close to the edge of the space, the correction is simple: immediately turn the steering wheel back about half a turn to let the car move backward parallel; then slowly adjust the direction to enter the space. The key is not to turn the steering wheel randomly, but to judge the position by looking at the rearview mirror more often and make gentle movements. Practice a few more times, and it's safer to turn the steering wheel slightly later when reversing into the space.