Reverse Parking Skills?

[LeLandon]

Here are the summarized techniques: 1. Determine the parking space position: Assess whether the space is "suitable". If acceptable, approach it slightly. When the front wheels pass the space, start steering to make the car move away from the space. 2. Utilize the lane width and observe mirrors: Maximize the available lane width to position the car at an "angle". This reduces the angle between the car and the parking space, minimizing steering adjustments during reversing. The angled position also allows the driver to monitor two rear danger points via mirrors. When the car is angled enough for the driver to see the corner of the left-side vehicle in the left mirror, begin reversing. Continuously check the left mirror to monitor the distance between the left rear wheel and adjacent vehicles - the first "danger point". 3. Monitor the rear: Once your left rear wheel clears the front of the left-side vehicle, the "danger point" shifts to the right rear corner. Shift focus to the right mirror to assess clearance from the right-side vehicle. When a "gap" appears between your car and both side vehicles in the right mirror, you've successfully passed all danger points. Continue steering to adjust the reversing path and straighten into the space.