Is the left side of the left garage too wide due to early or late steering?
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Left side being too wide when reversing into the left garage is caused by late steering. Below are relevant introductions about reversing into a garage: 1. Evaluation criteria: Not following the prescribed route or sequence will result in failure. Exceeding 210 seconds to complete reversing into the garage will result in failure. 2. Techniques: Control the driving speed by using 1st gear or reverse gear at idle speed throughout; maintain the same speed as when starting. Control the driving route. During the test, the car's driving route mainly depends on the speed of steering wheel rotation and driving speed. When reversing, accurately observe the sidelines and promptly correct the direction to ensure the car enters the garage straight.
When teaching people how to reverse park, I often see this issue—the left side being too wide is usually because the steering wheel was turned too early. Turning early causes the front of the car to turn quickly while the rear can't keep up, resulting in the car body leaning to the right and leaving a gap on the left. I advise learners to find a fixed reference point, such as waiting until the garage corner line appears in the rearview mirror before turning the wheel—don't do it too early. If the left side is too wide, first straighten the wheel and slowly reverse to adjust, avoiding collisions. Practice a few times to get the rhythm—safety is the most important thing, and don’t rush. Mistakes are part of the learning process—observe the rearview mirror more carefully to make accurate judgments.
When I was taking the driving test, I personally experienced a situation where the left side was too wide during reversing into the left garage. The examiner directly said I turned the wheel too early and didn't time it right. I nervously stared at the rearview mirror, thinking the line was to the right, so I turned the steering wheel too quickly, resulting in the car body being too far away—it felt super awkward. Later, the instructor taught me to wait until the rear of the car got closer before turning the wheel, and the problem was solved. As a beginner, I want to say: don’t be afraid of failure. Practice more to find the feel, and you’ll naturally get familiar with controlling the direction and distance, reducing mistakes.
