How to Correct the Direction When Steering Too Early or Too Late in Reverse Parking?
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Steering back early will straighten the vehicle's driving arc. Observe the distance between the vehicle body and the left corner of the parking space through the right and left mirrors. When it is about 30cm, steer back half a turn to return to normal. If you only steer a little too late, there is still time to remedy the situation by delaying the moment of steering back half a turn, which is called "steering back late".
When I first started learning to reverse, if I turned the steering wheel too early, the car would always get too close to the wall or cross the line. At that time, I would panic and quickly turn the steering wheel slightly back to make the front of the car turn out a bit, then adjust parallelly. If I turned the steering wheel too late, the car wouldn't enter the parking space and would veer to one side, so I had to turn the steering wheel more and add an angle to cut in. It's best to reverse slowly, keeping an eye on the rearview and side mirrors, and find reference points like parking lot pillars. After practicing a few times, it becomes smoother. Beginners shouldn't be afraid of making mistakes—find an empty space to practice more, stay relaxed, and most importantly, control the speed slowly. Safety first, to avoid scratching the car's paint or causing a scare.
