Is hitting the right line during right-side parking due to steering too early or too late?

[LaTessa]

Hitting the right line during right-side parking is caused by steering too early, but you can correct it by turning the wheel back earlier to straighten the vehicle's arc. Steering too early during right-side parking typically occurs when the lower edge of the rearview mirror reaches the stopping line, and the wheel is turned sharply. However, due to factors like vehicle speed, distance from the side line when stopping, and the speed of steering, it's impossible to perfectly reverse into the parking space every time by turning the wheel at the reference point. Therefore, while reversing, you should also observe the position of the vehicle body and the parking corner through the rearview mirror and adjust the steering accordingly. Check the distance between the right parking corner and the vehicle body. If the distance is slightly less than 30cm, you can turn the wheel back halfway to reduce the reversing arc, thereby increasing the distance between the vehicle body and the right parking corner. Observe through the rearview mirror that the vehicle body is about to touch the corner. At this point, quickly straighten the wheel to allow the vehicle to approach the parking space in a straight-line reverse, thereby increasing the distance between the vehicle body and the right parking corner.

[DelOscar]

I've been driving for over twenty years and often encounter similar issues during reverse parking practice. When the right side of the car crosses the line during right reverse parking, it's mostly caused by turning the steering wheel too early. Turning the wheel too sharply makes the wheels turn too quickly, causing the rear of the car to suddenly lean to the right and easily cross the line. If you turn the steering wheel too late, the rear position of the car may lag, potentially avoiding the right line but hitting other lines. The key is to find the right timing, such as aligning the front of the car or a reference point before turning, to avoid crossing the line. Practice several times, observe the distance of the car body through the rearview mirror, and you'll get the hang of it. I made the same mistake when I was learning to drive, but after gradual adjustments, I mastered the trick and became a more stable driver.

[MacBethany]

As a new driver who just got my license, I'm really troubled by hitting the right line when reversing into the parking space. My instructor said it's about the timing of steering - turning too early or too late can both cause hitting the line, but hitting the right line is more often caused by turning too early. When you steer too hastily, the car twists quickly and the rear goes straight towards the right line. Turning too late might actually make you miss the line. From my experience, it's better to focus more on reference points like markers or mirrors, and control the steering speed without rushing to turn the wheel. Don't panic when making mistakes during practice - reflecting on your movements will help you improve faster.

[ODante]

Turning the steering wheel too early reduces the turning radius, causing the rear of the car to accelerate toward the right, which is often the direct reason for the right side of the car crossing the line during a right reverse parking. Turning the steering wheel too late increases the turning radius, delaying the position of the rear. Controlling the precise timing of the reference points and making fine adjustments to the steering wheel can prevent crossing the line. Practicing more to develop a feel for it is key.