Is reversing into a parking space wider when steering earlier or later?
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Reversing into a parking space is wider when steering earlier. Below are specific instructions regarding reversing into a parking space: Definition: Reversing into a parking space is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license after 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to maneuver the vehicle within a designated area. Reversing into a parking space is an evaluation point in the driver's test, which involves correctly reversing the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. Regulations: Failure to follow the prescribed route or sequence results in disqualification; having the vehicle body cross the line or failing to reverse into the space results in disqualification; taking more than 210 seconds to complete the reversing maneuver results in disqualification; pausing during the maneuver deducts 5 points each time.
When I first started driving, I was always flustered when reversing into parking spaces. Turning the steering wheel too early would make the car body too close to the side line, even scraping against the pillars; turning too late would cause the wheels to cross the line or fail to enter the space. I remember one time I turned too early in a hurry, leaving only ten centimeters between the car body and the right wall—it was a close call and still gives me chills. The key is actually to watch the rearview mirror: when the rear of the car approaches the corner of the parking space, turn the wheel smoothly, keep the speed slow, and don’t rush. After practicing a few times, I learned to adjust the timing of turning the wheel based on the size of the parking space—turning half a circle earlier in tight spaces and later in larger ones. Once I developed this habit, parking became much easier, and it even saved fuel. Safety first is always the right approach!
