How to Reverse Half a Turn First and Then a Full Turn When Parking in Reverse?
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When reversing to the right, you will definitely see the right corner first. Then proceed with confidence, maintaining a distance of about 20cm between the car body and the right rear corner. When the right wheel and the right rear corner are aligned, meaning the right rear corner is pointing directly at the center of the right rear wheel. Turn the steering wheel clockwise all the way, apply a little throttle, then look to the left, adjust the steering appropriately, and finally straighten the wheels. You can then safely park the car.
Here's how I usually teach new driving school students to perform reverse parking: When the car is backing up and you see the corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror, first turn the steering wheel half a turn in the opposite direction. This will make the rear of the car gradually approach the parking line. When the car body forms about a 45-degree angle with the side line of the parking space, quickly turn the remaining full turn of the steering wheel while checking both side mirrors to adjust the left and right distance. Pay special attention to the timing of turning the steering wheel back - turning too early will cause you to cross the line, while turning too late will make the rear of the car misaligned. This segmented steering method is easier to control than directly straightening the wheels, especially for long-bodied SUVs. With a few more practice sessions, beginners can get the hang of it.
As a designated driver for neighbors in our community, I've helped many novices tackle the challenge of reverse parking. When actually driving, the number of steering wheel turns depends on the speed: when lightly braking and slowly rolling, turn the wheel back half a turn as soon as the edge of the garage becomes visible, and add another full turn the moment the rear of the car starts to tuck in. The key is to glance at the distance between the rear of the car and the edge line in the side mirrors—turn the wheel back slowly if the distance is narrow, and quickly if it's wide. For tight parking spaces like those in underground garages, I often teach people to divide the steering into two stages for more stability, turning rhythmically like an old-fashioned combination lock.
