Reasons for Not Seeing the Corner When Reversing into the Garage Too Late
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The reason for not seeing the corner when reversing into the garage too late is that the steering wheel is turned too early or too late, and the rearview mirror is not adjusted to the proper position. Adjusting the left rearview mirror: First, adjust the left rearview mirror. Lower the left rearview mirror to its lowest position. You should be able to see the left rear wheel in the left rearview mirror. The left front door handle should be positioned at the halfway point of the left rearview mirror vertically, with the car body occupying one-third of the mirror horizontally. Similarly, the right rearview mirror should also allow you to see the right rear wheel. Observing the left and right rearview mirrors: When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the starting line, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the right. In the right rearview mirror, ensure the distance between the car body and the garage corner is 30 centimeters. Without moving the steering wheel, reverse the car into the garage. Maintain a 30-centimeter distance between the car body and the garage lines on both sides. When observing the left and right rearview mirrors and seeing that the car body is parallel to the garage lines, straighten the steering wheel.
When I first started learning reverse parking, I often encountered the problem of turning the steering wheel too late during right-side reverse parking, making it impossible to see the corner of the parking space. At that time, I was too nervous and turned the steering wheel too slowly, resulting in the car being at the wrong angle, and the rearview mirror couldn’t capture the corner of the parking space at all. Later, my instructor told me that this was because the steering was delayed, causing the car body to rotate belatedly, with the rear wheels positioned too far outward, and the corner of the parking space being blocked by the rear of the car. Especially in small parking spaces or dimly lit areas, blind spots are more likely to occur. From experience, I’ve learned that turning the steering wheel in advance is key. For example, quickly turning the steering wheel fully to the right when the car body passes halfway through the parking space entrance can maintain a good view of the corner. After much practice, I can now sense the optimal timing to avoid similar mistakes. The size of the parking space also matters—larger vehicles may require more attention to angle adjustments. In short, timely reactions and correct positioning can improve the situation significantly.
From a technical perspective, the main reason for not seeing the corner of the garage when turning the steering wheel too late during right reverse parking is the change in the vehicle's trajectory. When there's a delay in steering, the turning radius of the rear wheels increases, the angle between the car body and the garage decreases, and the corner of the garage can easily be obscured by the rear of the car in the blind spot. I always enjoy pondering these physical principles: if the steering wheel is operated promptly, the vehicle rotates quickly, and the side mirrors can capture the corner position. I recommend beginners learn to use fixed reference points, such as ground lines or wall corner markers, as signals for steering. Additionally, vehicle dimensions, like the rear visibility of SUVs, may be worse, increasing the difficulty. In daily practice, I remind myself to reverse slowly and leave more space to react; precise operation is even more necessary in narrow garages. Through repeated practice to master the timing, blind spot issues can be reduced.
