How to Reverse Park into a Garage?
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Align the left headlight of the car with the garage line or turn the steering wheel fully to the right if using the right-side vehicle approach. When the left headlight aligns with the garage line, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and continue moving forward slowly. Once you can see the complete front of the rear vehicle in the left rearview mirror, straighten the steering wheel and start reversing slowly. When the left rear wheel touches the line or the front of the car is parallel with the rear of the vehicle in front, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and start reversing slowly, making minor adjustments to park smoothly.
I was quite nervous the first time I tried parallel parking, but I got the hang of it through practice. Here's how I usually do it: First, drive forward until my car is roughly parallel to the parking space, then slowly reverse while keeping an eye on the rearview mirror to monitor the rear position. I turn the steering wheel fully toward the parking space and start reversing it back when the car body approaches the corner. Throughout the process, I maintain an extremely slow speed, almost at idle, using the brake to control it. The key is not to rush—practice in empty spaces to get familiar with the feel, and it’ll become smooth naturally. I always like to use reference points, such as aligning the window edge with the corner of the parking space, which improves accuracy. Common mistakes include turning the steering wheel too early or pressing the accelerator too hard, leading to misalignment or scraping—something beginners often do. Now, I observe surrounding obstacles in advance, plan the reversing path, and ensure a safe and smooth parking.
