How to master the reversing direction of A2?
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Usually, you need to find a reference object as a "point". If there is more space on the left, steer to the left; if there is more space on the right, steer to the right. The most important thing is timing. Once you have a clear view, do not hesitate. Moving bit by bit will only waste time and make it harder to reverse in. The precautions for reversing are as follows: 1. Front of the car: When reversing, the area swept by the front of the car is much larger than the area occupied by the body. So while paying attention to the rear, do not neglect observing the front left and right, especially pedestrians passing in front of the car at this time. 2. The area close to the sides of the car: The areas close to both sides of the car are not visible, and the trajectory of the front wheels is an arc when steering, with a wheel difference from the rear wheels. Therefore, scratches may occur during reversing. 3. The part below the rear windshield: Without auxiliary equipment, this area is completely invisible when reversing. On the contrary, even with a reversing radar, it cannot guarantee completely accurate judgment when encountering low obstacles. 4. The rear right area of the car body: This is the area farthest from the driver and the most difficult to observe, as it is often blocked by the C-pillar and located at the rear of the vehicle. A slight carelessness can lead to a collision.
For new drivers, reversing is really a headache at the beginning. I remember during my first time at driving school, the instructor emphasized that slow reversing is the golden rule—never rush the throttle. Steering wheel operation is completely opposite to driving forward: if you want the car to go left, you have to turn the wheel right; to go right, turn the wheel left. This is because the rear wheels control the direction, and it’s easy to forget at first—I hit tree roots several times. Later, I found an empty space to practice figure-eight reversing repeatedly, like circling around empty parking spots, which helped me understand how the car moves. Now that I’m more experienced, I realize the importance of checking the rearview mirror, but also occasionally turning my head to see if there are people or cars behind, especially in residential areas or near schools where safety can’t be ignored. The more you drive, the more naturally you understand, and your sense of direction develops.
