How to judge whether you can reverse into the parking space?

[MadelineLynn]

Straighten the steering wheel before the midpoint of the rear of the car aligns with the midpoint of the bottom of the garage. The midpoint of the rear of the car has aligned with the midpoint of the bottom of the garage, but the steering wheel has not been straightened yet. If you find the rear of the car slowly deviating to one side, it proves that the steering wheel has not been straightened.

[PhoebeDella]

I determine whether I can reverse into a parking space mainly based on years of driving intuition and experience. The first step is to take a few glances at the size of the parking spot after stopping, comparing its length and width with my car. If the spot is obviously much smaller, I just give up and don't take the risk. Then, while reversing, I check the space on both sides of the spot through the rearview mirror. Ideally, there should be at least half a meter of width left; if it's too narrow, it's easy to scrape or fail to get in. If there's a pillar or wall nearby, I check its height in advance to avoid hitting the top. In practice, I often need to adjust the steering wheel back and forth a few times. If the angle isn't right, the position feels awkward, and a smooth entry is the correct one. If the reverse parking sensors keep beeping warnings, it usually means the space is tight, and I'd rather find another spot to save trouble, as repairs are both troublesome and costly. More driving practice builds confidence naturally.

[John]

I usually judge from a safety perspective, especially when parking spaces are tight in the city. After parking, I first get out of the car or sit firmly, observe whether the angle of the car's front aligning with the parking space is appropriate, and then slowly reverse while checking the position of the rear wheels in the rearview mirror. If the rear wheels are too close to the parking line, say less than 20 centimeters, it means there's insufficient space and I need to adjust the direction. I also pay attention to whether there are cars or obstacles on both sides, as their presence increases the difficulty. I use the reversing camera for assistance; if the red line on the screen shows it's too close, it means I can't proceed further, so I stop immediately to avoid accidents. I always leave some margin in my daily driving, avoiding rashness, which helps me make accurate judgments over time.

[MacJoy]

I mainly rely on modern assistive tools to judge the parking situation. The car is equipped with a rearview camera and radar, which display distance numbers and images on the screen when reversing. When I slowly back up, if there's a red line on the screen indicating an obstacle is too close, such as less than 30 centimeters, I know I might not have enough space and need to stop. The rhythm of the radar beeps also helps in judging—faster beeping means tight space. Without these devices, I look at the parking space boundaries in the rearview mirror and estimate the distance by referencing the ground markings. During practice, I choose open areas to simulate parking, and after a few slow attempts, I get familiar with it.