What are the detailed steps for a two-step left reverse parking?
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Shift into reverse gear, look at the left rearview mirror, and when the rear left wheel is about to cover the corner of the parking line, immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the left. If the distance between the rear wheel and the corner of the parking space is approximately 30CM, there's no need to adjust the direction; simply continue reversing. If the distance between the wheel and the corner is less than 30CM, turn the steering wheel back half a turn to maintain a 30CM distance, then continue reversing while monitoring the rearview mirror. Look at the endpoint line behind you. When it aligns with the yellow line in the rearview mirror, you can stop the car.
This question reminds me of my naive stage when I first started learning reverse parking. The key to successfully parking in two moves when reversing to the left lies in clear reference points and decisive steering. First, drive the car to the starting line position, staying as close as about 1.5 meters to the right boundary line, keeping the car body straight. Engage reverse gear and start backing up, focusing intently on the left rearview mirror. When the lower edge of the mirror covers the starting line, immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the left. When the car body tilts to about 45 degrees, quickly glance at the right rearview mirror. As soon as the parking space corner fully appears in the right mirror, straighten the steering wheel and continue reversing. Timing is crucial here, observing the changing distance between the rear wheel and the parking corner is key. When the right rear wheel is about to touch the extended line of the parking space entrance, immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the left again, allowing the car to smoothly slide into the parking space. Throughout the process, it's essential to control the speed—slow and steady to allow enough time for adjustments.
The two-step left reverse parking operation is actually quite simple and can be completed in three main steps. Drive into the starting position, aligning the front of the car with the right line of the parking area, maintaining a distance of about 1.5 meters. First, shift into reverse gear, slowly backing up while watching the left rearview mirror. When the edge of the mirror just touches the starting line, immediately turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Then, observe the right rearview mirror, and as soon as the entire shadow of the parking corner appears, straighten the steering wheel and continue reversing. The final step requires particular focus: once the car body is parallel to the adjacent parking space, use your peripheral vision to watch the position of the right rear wheel. When it is about to touch the extension line, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left while adjusting the car body to center it as you reverse. The entire operation should be done in one smooth motion, especially the final entry into the parking space, where the steering wheel must be turned decisively and swiftly.
