How to Find the Parking Spot for Reverse Parking?
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When you visually estimate that the front hood is about to touch the front boundary line, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Determine the parking spot by observing the car window or using your shoulder as a reference. When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the control line, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. When the car handle is approximately 30cm away from the corner of the line, immediately turn the steering wheel half a turn to the left. When the car body is about to align with the parking space line, straighten the steering wheel to adjust the car body: When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the garage boundary line, stop the car, and you will be perfectly parked in the space.
When I first started learning to drive, I always had trouble finding the right position for reverse parking. Later, I discovered a good method: before reversing into the parking spot, position the car straight, and while reversing slowly, observe the lines or pillars on both sides of the garage through the rearview mirror. Once the car body is parallel to the lines and the spacing is even, that’s roughly the stopping point. I also like to use nearby vehicles or markings on the wall as references to ensure there’s a safe distance between the rear of the car and the wall, avoiding any scratches or bumps on other parking spots. After practicing a few times, I got familiar with the feel of the car’s dimensions. Every time I reverse, I take it slow and steady, not rushing, and checking the mirrors a few more times gets the job done. This method is simple and practical, very beginner-friendly, and has saved me a lot of adjustment time.
