How to steer the wheel and its direction when reversing into the parking space?
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Stop when the distance from the lower edge of the rearview mirror to the white line is about two fingers wide. You can get out of the car to mark the position. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left quickly but steadily. Continue reversing after turning the wheel fully until you see a corner appear in the rearview mirror. When the distance from the corner to the door handle is 30cm, turn the wheel back one full turn and continue reversing. After turning back one full turn, when the corner disappears, turn the wheel all the way to the left. After turning left fully, pay attention to the lower edge of the rearview mirror aligning with the line, then stop. The reverse parking is now completed.
The direction and movement of the steering wheel when reversing into a parking space are actually quite nuanced. I remember during my first attempt at reverse parking, I was often confused about which way to turn the steering wheel, frequently making wrong turns that caused the car to deviate from the parking spot. Specifically, when reversing, the steering direction should be opposite to that of moving forward: if you want the rear of the car to move left, you should turn the steering wheel to the right; if you want it to move right, turn the steering wheel to the left. As for the movement, it should be slow and smooth—avoid turning the wheels all the way at once, as this can easily cause the car to lose control and wobble. Thanks to this experience, I now always observe the direction of the rear of the car in the rearview mirror before reversing, estimating how much angle is appropriate. For example, when reversing into a spot to the right, I gently turn the steering wheel slightly to the left to test, then fine-tune it back to center once the rear starts moving right. This helps avoid sharp turns that might scrape against nearby pillars or cars, while keeping the speed low ensures more precise steering response. The key to reverse parking is patience—take your time, practice a few times, and it’ll become smoother.
