How to Determine the Angle for Reversing into the Garage in Subject 2?
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When the car is closer to the upper right corner of the garage and the distance is less than 30 cm, turn the steering wheel back half a turn and wait until the right rear wheel enters the garage beyond the upper right corner, then turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Straighten the wheels when the car is almost aligned. When the car is farther from the upper right corner of the garage and the distance is significantly more than 30 cm, let the car tilt and wait until the left rear wheel enters the garage beyond the upper left corner, then straighten the steering wheel and turn it to the left. Straighten the wheels when the car is almost aligned to enter the garage.
Adjusting the rearview mirrors correctly is crucial! Sit upright and ensure the rear door handles are visible in both mirrors. When reversing, keep a close eye on the position of the parking space corner in the mirror. When the gap between the car body and the corner narrows to about 30 centimeters, that's the golden moment to turn the steering wheel. Remember to turn the wheel quickly. If the car body starts to tilt, immediately adjust by turning the wheel halfway back. If you feel too close to the line, straighten the wheels, reverse a bit, and then readjust. I adjust my mirrors several times during each practice session—finding the most suitable viewing angle is the key to success.
I was so nervous on the exam day, but this trick saved me: When reversing and the corner of the garage disappears from the rearview mirror, count to three in your head and then turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Then, keep a close eye on the right rearview mirror. When the corner reappears, if the distance between the rear wheel and the corner is just half the width of the car less, hold the steering steady; if the gap is too small, immediately correct the steering to save the car. The garages in the test area are generally narrow, so it's safer to turn the wheel a bit earlier to leave some room for adjustment.
Placing a water bottle on the ground as a reference point for parking practice is super helpful! When reversing, watch the parking corner gradually appear below the rear door handle in the right side mirror. Once the corner is about to align with the center of the door handle, quickly turn the steering wheel all the way. This is the perfect moment for the car to diagonally enter the parking spot. Ensure the gaps between the car body and parking lines appear equal in both side mirrors before straightening the steering wheel for a perfect alignment. Regular practice will naturally improve your precision.
