Is the left side being too narrow during right reverse parking caused by turning the steering wheel too early or too late?
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If the left side is too narrow during right reverse parking, it is caused by turning the steering wheel too late. Below are the operational tips for reverse parking: 1. Control the speed: Maintain a consistent speed using 1st gear or reverse gear idle speed. The speed at which you start should be the speed you maintain throughout. 2. Control the steering: Pay close attention during the reversing process, grasp the key points for steering, and turn at the right moment. 3. Control the steering wheel: The path of the car during the test mainly depends on the speed of turning the steering wheel and the driving speed. When reversing, aim for the boundary line and adjust the direction promptly to ensure the car enters the parking space straight.
After driving for so long, I've encountered many novice friends asking this question. The situation where the left side is too narrow during right reverse parking is basically caused by turning the steering wheel too late. Think about it, if you turn the steering wheel early, the car will turn in advance, making the right side too close to the parking line. But if you turn it late, the car's turning moment is delayed, resulting in the car being positioned too far to the left, leaving a particularly narrow gap on the left. I suggest turning the steering wheel as soon as you see the right corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror during reverse parking; hesitation can easily lead to mistakes. Another tip is to slightly turn the steering wheel back half a turn to adjust the angle. Reverse parking is a process of practice makes perfect; a few more tries and you'll get the hang of it.
I was just talking about this situation when teaching a friend to drive recently. If the left side appears particularly tight during a right reverse parking, it means the steering wheel was turned a bit late. From my own experience, turning the steering wheel too early can cause the car to press against the right line, while turning too late will scrape the left side. The ideal timing is to start turning the wheel when you see the right corner of the parking space in the rearview mirror, allowing the rear of the car to gently glide into the space. If you notice the left side is too narrow, don't panic; you can turn the steering wheel slightly to the right to adjust the car's position. Remembering the number of steering wheel turns is crucial—usually between one and a half to two turns—as turning too much or too little will affect the outcome. Regularly observe the position of parking space lines during parking practice, and with more practice, your sense of direction will naturally become more accurate.
