How to steer when reversing to the right side is wide?
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When reversing to the right side is wide, turn the steering wheel to the right. There are four types of driving license test items: 1. Subject 1: Road traffic, traffic signals, traffic safety violations and accident handling, regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driving licenses, motor vehicle registration, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules; 2. Subject 2: Test on reversing into a garage, assessing the mastery of motor vehicle driving skills and the ability to judge the spatial position of the vehicle; 3. Subject 3: Driving a motor vehicle on the road to complete test items, compliance with traffic laws and regulations, and comprehensive control of the motor vehicle; proper use of lights, horns, seat belts, and other devices; ability to correctly observe and judge road traffic conditions; 4. Subject 4: Separating the knowledge related to safe and civilized driving from Subject 1, as well as safe driving skills under complex conditions and emergency handling in critical situations, conducted after the actual road driving test of 'Subject 3' to further test the candidate's traffic quality level.
As a new driver who just got my license, here's how I handle the situation when there's too much space on the right side while reversing: When I notice the distance on the right is too wide, I slowly turn the steering wheel to the right to bring the rear of the car closer to the right side. Remember to steer gently, adjusting in half-turns while closely monitoring the movement of the rear through the left and right mirrors. During the adjustment, also pay attention to the swing of the front to avoid scraping obstacles on the left. Once the right distance is appropriate, immediately straighten the wheel. For practice, I simulate this scenario by using two empty parking spots in the garage to get a feel for it in a safe environment, developing an intuition for judging the car's position through the mirrors. The most important thing in reversing is to control the speed patiently; the more abruptly you turn the wheel, the more likely problems will arise.
After driving for over a decade, I've learned one key lesson: when you see too much space on the right while reversing, turning the steering wheel to the right is the correct move. However, the crucial factors are the speed and degree of steering—turn quickly when moving slowly, and make adjustments in stages when moving faster. My habit is to glance at the right rearview mirror while keeping an eye on the left front of the car, ensuring the right rear wheel stays close to the curb without the front end scraping the wall or car on the left. Another practical tip is to angle the rearview mirror downward to clearly see the rear wheel position. If there's too much space on the right while reversing, don’t panic—leaving a bit more room is actually safer, and you can always pull forward to readjust if needed. Remember: wheels move when the car moves, and precise adjustments can only be made when the wheels are steady.
