Is Hitting the Right Line During Parallel Parking Exit Due to Steering Too Early?

[WalkerMarie]

Hitting the right line during parallel parking exit is not caused by steering too early. Below are detailed explanations regarding parallel parking exit: 1. Reason: Hitting the right line during exit is unrelated to the timing of steering but is due to exiting too quickly. When exiting at high speed, pay attention to the right rearview mirror to adjust speed. If the right car body outline does not touch the line, the exit is successful. 2. Precautions: During parallel parking exit, adjust the left, right, and interior rearview mirrors properly. Lower the left rearview mirror enough to see the left rear wheel, adjust the right rearview mirror to see the car body, and set the interior rearview mirror to view the rear windshield.

[VonRiver]

Hitting the right line when exiting a parallel parking space is often due to turning the steering wheel too early. With twenty years of driving experience, I've noticed that beginners are most prone to this mistake. When you first start moving out of the parking spot, if you turn the steering wheel left too sharply or too soon, the excessive front wheel angle causes the car's front to turn left rapidly, making the rear right wheel's trajectory extend outward and naturally increasing the risk of hitting the right line. The key is to let the car move forward slightly as a whole first. I usually wait until I can see the entire lower edge of the front car's bumper in the side mirror before smoothly turning the steering wheel to exit. This creates a more natural turning arc and leaves enough space for the rear wheels. Remember to continuously check both side mirrors during the exit process. If you notice the right side of the car getting too close to the line, promptly correct by slightly adjusting the steering wheel.

[VonAdeline]

As a frequent visitor to driving schools, I particularly understand the frustration of pressing the right line when exiting parallel parking. Instructors repeatedly emphasize that 90% of this issue stems from turning the steering wheel too early. From my personal experience: turning too early causes the vehicle to follow a V-shaped trajectory—when the front wheels turn left forcefully, the rear wheels swing out to the right. My current trick is to exit in two steps: first, drive straight until the front of the car aligns with the taillights of the car in front, while ensuring the body maintains a two-finger width distance from the sideline in the right mirror, then turn the steering wheel fully to the left. This not only avoids crossing the line but also saves space. Additionally, extra caution is needed on wet roads during rainy days, requiring smoother and more gradual steering.

[SilasDella]

Once, while exiting a parking space in a mall basement, I scraped the line due to turning the steering wheel too sharply. The repair technician told me the root cause was turning too hastily. Now, when exiting, I strictly follow this sequence: shift to D gear and creep forward about half a meter (the distance the car moves is roughly one-third of the car's length), wait until the A-pillar passes the taillight position of the car in front, then start turning the steering wheel left at a steady speed. At this point, a steering angle of about 25-30 degrees is ideal—it allows a smooth turn without causing the rear to swing out to the right. If the parking space is tight, I continuously monitor the distance via the right rearview mirror after turning. If the gap is less than three fingers wide, I immediately straighten the wheel and adjust.