How to Steer the Wheel When Backing into a Parking Space to the Right?
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Method for steering the wheel when backing into a parking space to the right: 1. Look at the left rearview mirror, and when the right starting sensor line appears at the lower edge of the left rearview mirror and aligns with the sensor line, turn the steering wheel fully to the right; 2. Without stopping midway, observe the right rearview mirror, and when the right boundary line becomes visible and the distance between the car body and the parking space corner is less than 30CM, turn the steering wheel back halfway; 3. Continue moving, and when the parking space corner disappears from the lower edge of the right rearview mirror, continue turning the steering wheel fully to the right; 4. Observe the right rearview mirror, and when the boundary line of the parking space aligns parallel with the car body, quickly straighten the steering wheel and continuously adjust the car body; 5. Observe the left rearview mirror, keep the car body parallel with the boundary line of the parking space, and stop when the front boundary line of the parking space appears at the position of the left rearview mirror.
As someone who frequently instructs novice drivers, I believe that the correct operation of the steering wheel is the core skill when reversing into a parking space to the right. After engaging reverse gear, turning the steering wheel to the right will cause the rear of the car to move right; if position adjustment is needed, straightening or turning the steering wheel left will correct it. The entire process must be slow and steady, with constant observation of the rearview mirrors and blind spots to avoid scraping obstacles. The steering wheel should not be turned too sharply, as this can easily cause the car to tilt or lose control—I’ve seen many trainees hit the curb in my teaching experience because of this, so I recommend practicing right-angle reversing in an empty parking lot first, setting markers for repeated training. Also, don’t overlook safety factors: ensure the lights are on, windows are clear, and be extra cautious with steering control in low-visibility conditions like rain or at night. Practice makes perfect—after a few tries, the steering movements will become natural and smooth.
