To what position should the car be driven for reverse parking?

[DiJoanna]

The front of the car should be basically parallel to the front line of the parking space. Below is a related introduction about reverse parking: 1. Overview: Reverse parking has been a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license since 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to maneuver the car in a confined space. Reverse parking is one of the evaluation points in the driver's test, which involves correctly reversing the car into the parking space from both sides while moving. There is a time limit for reverse parking during the test. 2. Methods: There are three most common types of reverse parking. The first is the 'non'-shaped reverse parking, commonly found in large shopping malls. The second is the roadside 'one'-shaped reverse parking, also known as parallel parking. The third is the less common diagonal reverse parking. 70% of driving students find parallel parking more challenging.

[DelSienna]

Every time before reversing into the garage, I position my car near the garage entrance, keeping it roughly parallel to the garage but slightly offset outward, leaving about one car length of space. When I first started learning to drive, I didn't understand the positioning. Once, I parked too close and couldn't reverse in no matter what—even with the steering wheel turned to the limit, I scraped the wall. Later, I learned that the car should be parked at a more reasonable spot: align the front of the car slightly outside the centerline of the garage. This way, the view is clearer when reversing, and the steering is smoother. Now, based on experience, I take my time to check the position in front of the garage first, ensuring it's accurate before reversing, which saves a lot of hassle. Beginners often get nervous about positioning, so I recommend practicing with reference points in the rearview mirror a few times—it helps you get the hang of it quickly.

[McHayden]

When reversing into a parking space, the car should be driven to a position perpendicular to the garage and stopped about one car length away from the entrance. I always align the rear of the car with the center of the garage door for positioning. After years of driving, I've found that incorrect positioning can be particularly troublesome—parking too close can make steering difficult, while parking too far wastes energy with prolonged reversing. Each time, I first estimate the distance by checking the width of the garage to ensure there's enough space for a smooth, one-time reverse. Related tips include checking the surroundings for safety and staying calm; once in position, reverse slowly without sharp turns to avoid scratches. I use this method regularly for parking—it's quick and stable, and my friends have also adopted it, finding it much more convenient.

[OSamuel]

Before reversing, drive the car to a position slightly outside and directly in front of the garage, stopping at a distance roughly equivalent to the length of the parking space. This makes steering into the garage smoother. The positioning is crucial for safety, as many people park crookedly and easily hit obstacles when reversing. Every time, I use the central control auxiliary lines to help align more steadily.