How to judge the reference points and steer the wheel for C2 Subject 2 reverse parking?
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When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the stop line, turn the steering wheel fully to the left; If the distance between the car body and the parking space corner is less than 30 centimeters, then turn the steering wheel half a turn back to the left, and if it's still not enough, add another quarter to half a turn. When the car body and the parking space boundary line appear parallel in the rearview mirror, straighten the steering wheel;
I remember when I was first learning to reverse into a parking space, the instructor repeatedly emphasized the importance of reference points. For example, before starting to reverse, first adjust the initial position, ensuring the car body is parallel to the side line and comes to a complete stop. When turning the steering wheel, turn it fully to the right and begin reversing, keeping a close eye on the right rearview mirror. The moment the corner of the parking space disappears from the rearview mirror, straighten the steering wheel by half a turn. Then continue reversing, observing the lower edge of the window or a fixed marker point. When it aligns with the ground reference line, make a slight adjustment by turning the steering wheel a bit more to the right. Control the speed with the clutch at an extremely slow pace, making it easier to align with the reference points. After practicing dozens of times, I realized that accurate reference points account for 80% of the success—keeping steering adjustments small and precise is better than large movements. During the test, the pressure was intense, but by staying calm and recalling these reference points, I passed smoothly. Reversing into a parking space isn’t difficult; it just takes plenty of simulated practice.
