What are the key points for reversing into the garage in Subject 2?
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When exiting the garage, watch for the front bumper to align with the yellow line ahead, then immediately turn the steering wheel fully. Once the car is straight, there will be another yellow line. After the front wheels pass over the yellow line, stop the car, shift into reverse gear, align the left rearview mirror with the yellow line, and turn the steering wheel fully while watching the rear wheels. When the rear wheels are about 20cm away from the yellow line for entering the garage, straighten the wheel and observe the car body parallel to the yellow line, then immediately straighten the wheel and stop. Key points for reversing into the garage in Subject 2 are as follows: 1. Learn to adjust the seat: After getting in the car, lightly hold the steering wheel with both hands. The left foot should comfortably press the clutch pedal all the way down without feeling strained. Both hands should easily turn the steering wheel. After adjusting, use a fist to check the distance between the abdomen and the steering wheel. 2. Adjust and observe the rearview mirrors: When adjusting the rearview mirrors, lower them to better see the ground markings. Mastering this adjustment is crucial because during training and exams, students vary greatly in height and size. Proper mirror adjustment ensures better visibility. 3. Maintain the correct distance between the car body and the sideline: Before entering the garage, the distance between the car body and the roadside line should ideally be 1.5 to 2 meters. If the distance is too small, turning the wheel fully to enter may cause the front of the car to cross the line. If the distance is too large, entering the garage may become difficult or impossible. 4. Learn to control the speed by pressing the clutch pedal: To slow down, press the clutch pedal; to prevent the car from stopping, slightly release the pedal. Through repeated practice, you will learn that the speed can be precisely controlled via the clutch pedal. 5. Learn to adjust the direction after entering the garage: When adjusting the direction, keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. Avoid large steering movements; let your hands follow the steering wheel without slipping. Return the wheel by the same amount you turned it to avoid losing direction.
When I first got my driver's license, my instructor repeatedly emphasized these key points. For parallel parking, first align with the starting line. The moment the lower edge of the left mirror covers the yellow line, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right – being even half a second off here will make you crooked. Then focus on the right rearview mirror; when the distance between the car body and the parking spot corner narrows to about 30 cm, quickly turn the steering wheel back half a turn. As the rear of the car is about to enter the spot, watch the left rearview mirror – the moment the bottom corner line of the parking spot becomes visible, straighten the steering wheel. Finally, stop when the lower edge of the left mirror covers the front boundary line of the parking spot. Different car models may have slight variations in mirror height, so it's essential to keep the seat position consistent during practice, or all your reference points will be off. Remember to adjust the seat and mirrors first when you get in the car for the test – this is a lesson learned the hard way!