The Easiest and Most Accurate Method for C2 Reverse Parking

[DeJaxson]

Engage the reverse gear, gently lift the clutch to move the car backward, control the speed, and look at the left rearview mirror. When the right starting sensor line appears in the left rearview mirror position, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Depending on different marker positions, you must turn the steering wheel fully to the right, adjusting the speed of turning slightly faster or slower based on the car's speed. Observe the right rearview mirror, and once the far-right line becomes visible, maintain a distance of 30 cm between the car body and the corner of the parking space. When the parking space line in the right rearview mirror aligns parallel with the car body, straighten the steering wheel, adjust the car body, and reverse into the parking space completely.

[Alan]

I remember when I first got my driver's license and was learning how to reverse into a parking space, I found a simple method to try. First, park the car parallel to the entrance of the parking space, about one meter away. Start reversing while keeping a close eye on the right side mirror. Once the car body aligns with the corner line of the parking space, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. At the same time, watch the left side mirror to avoid scraping the line. Maintain a slow and steady speed during the process. If you turn the wheel too early, adjust by pulling it back a bit; if too late, speed up the adjustment. After practicing a few times, it becomes easier. The key is to simulate real scenarios as much as possible—find an open area with marked lines and practice without getting impatient. Stay calm and don't rush; reversing into a parking space is a meticulous task. Once you master it, passing the test in one go is no problem.

[McLawson]

I often perform reverse parking, and the trick is to use reference points. For example, use the side line of the parking space as a target. When reversing, aim for the position of the rear wheels—once the wheels are parallel to the corner of the parking space, turn the steering wheel fully. Additionally, rely on the sensation of the car's body vibration or listen for sounds to judge if you're in position. Beginners are advised to practice with a friend guiding them to build confidence. Don’t rely on the reversing camera—trust your own vision. Before parking each time, first assess the width of the parking space. If lighting is insufficient, turn on the headlights for assistance. With enough practice, it becomes muscle memory—simple, accurate, and even fuel-efficient.

[SarahLee]

Common pitfalls in reverse parking are over-steering or under-steering. I always check the rearview mirror when reversing, but impatience often leads to misalignment. The correct approach is to align the car body first, proceed slowly, and steer only after identifying the reference point. If steering too early, straighten the wheels. Another mistake is ignoring speed—reversing too aggressively risks hitting the line. After correcting, I now reverse at half speed each time, maintaining spatial awareness through more practice simulations. Beginners should start with wide parking spaces and gradually challenge narrower ones to build confidence.