How to Steer for Right-side Reverse Parking?
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Steps for steering during right-side reverse parking: 1. Reverse straight from the right starting point. When the two reference posts align in the right window view, immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the right (2 complete turns). 2. Hold the door armrest with your left hand and grip the steering wheel with your right hand. Lean your head out the left window to observe the rear. When the left rear side of the vehicle just aligns with Pole No. 2 (middle pole), turn the steering wheel 1 full turn left to center it. 3. Steering adjustment steps: If after Step 2's 1-turn correction, the distance between the vehicle's left rear and Pole No. 2 appears too small (indicating late steering), wait until the car parallels the garage before completing two full turns to center the wheel for final parking. If the distance appears too large (indicating early steering), after the initial 1-turn left correction, make an additional slight left turn, followed by a slight right adjustment before proceeding.
When reversing into a parking spot, especially when doing a right-side reverse, steering wheel operation is crucial. I remember being most afraid of this when I first started driving. My method is: first align the car with the parking space lines, shift into reverse gear, then slowly turn the steering wheel half a turn or a full turn to the right, depending on the angle of the parking space. During this process, I keep an eye on the right rearview mirror to observe the position of the rear of the car. If it gets too close to the curb line, I slightly straighten the steering wheel to adjust the angle; if it's too far away, I turn the wheel more to the right. When the rear of the car is almost in the parking space, I turn the steering wheel to the left to straighten out and align the car parallel to the parking space. Don't forget to constantly check for obstacles on both sides and behind you. When practicing, find an empty parking lot and do it several times, always at a slow speed—safety first. Once you get familiar with it, it becomes very smooth, and reverse parking is no longer a challenge.
