How to Determine Whether to Turn Half a Circle or a Full Circle When Reversing into a Garage?
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The decision depends on the distance between the rear tire and the garage line. When the right rear wheel is 30cm from the garage corner, turn one and a half circles. If it is less than 30cm and almost touching the corner, turn half a circle to adjust to about 30cm, then fully turn the steering wheel to align the car body parallel to the line and turn one and a half circles. Here are some additional details: 1. Garage dimensions for reversing: The standard test area for reversing into a garage is 16M in length and 6.83M in width; the garage size is 5.25M in length and 2.31M in width. 2. Reversing techniques: Control the driving speed and the timing of steering. During the reversing process, observe carefully, master the key points of steering, and steer at the right time; control the driving route, which mainly depends on the speed of turning the steering wheel and the driving speed.
When I was learning how to reverse park, whether to turn the steering wheel half a turn or a full turn mainly depended on the car's turning radius and the parking space size. For a standard sedan in a regular vertical parking space, a half turn could quickly adjust the direction if the car body was short. However, for a longer vehicle or in a tight angled space, a full turn could prevent the rear from drifting and hitting the wall. The key is to frequently check the rearview mirrors and backup camera, especially during poor visibility conditions like night or rainy days—start with a half turn to test the waters and proceed cautiously. I prefer to steer slowly while reversing, then fine-tune based on the angle between the car body and the parking lines. After practicing multiple times, you'll find the sweet spot for your car—safety first, no rush.
