Is hitting the right line during right reverse parking too early or too late?
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Whether hitting the right corner line during reverse parking is too early or too late depends on whether it's left or right reverse parking. Generally, if the car touches the line or the distances on both sides of the parking space are unequal, it indicates inaccurate control line observation. Here are the specific explanations: 1. Late correction: One scenario where the right rear of the car hits the line after reverse parking is that the car body wasn't straightened before entering the parking space, and the steering correction was too late. Another scenario is that the observation point was too late during parking, causing the car to be off-center when entering the parking space. 2. Timely adjustment: During reverse parking, observe the rearview mirror when approaching the parking space entrance. Compare the reserved distance between the car's rear and the corner of the parking space against the control line in the mirror. Typically, a foot's length is just right for steering correction. While ensuring slow and continuous movement, adjust the distance between the car body and the parking space line by observing the rearview mirror, making small corrections as needed.
When practicing reverse parking, I often ran over the right line. After analyzing, the main reason was turning the steering wheel too early. Turning right immediately caused the front of the car to get too close to the right line too soon, resulting in running over it. I remember my instructor taught me to wait until the rear of the car completely enters the parking space before starting to turn the steering wheel right to avoid sudden turns. Speed control is also crucial—going too fast or too slow can easily lead to mistakes. I tried using slow speed while observing reference points in the mirrors, such as waiting until the car body aligns with the corner of the parking space before making a move. With gradual practice, I improved. Another small tip: if the wheels do run over the line, don’t panic. Stopping and readjusting is always better than failing the test. This habit now helps me park safely in daily situations.
In the reverse parking operation, pressing the right line usually indicates that the steering wheel was turned to the right too early, causing the wheel trajectory to deviate. A good practice is to reverse straight to the appropriate point before turning the steering wheel to the right, aligning the reference point with the parking space line in the rearview mirror, and not rushing to adjust manually. For adjustments, you can turn the steering wheel later, such as when the rear of the car approaches the parking line before starting to turn right. At the same time, pay attention to the angle of the car body and the spacing on both sides, maintaining equal distance to avoid deviation. Practicing with different car models and garage sizes is essential. I've found that SUVs, due to their larger turning radius, are more prone to pressing the line, so extra caution is needed regarding the wheel track.
