What are the phenomena of late steering when reversing into the right parking space?
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There are many phenomena associated with late steering when reversing into the right parking space. Below is a detailed explanation of late steering when reversing into the right parking space: 1. Specific effects: Steering too early will cause the left edge of the parking space to be pressed, and if too early, the car cannot enter the parking space. Steering too late will cause the right edge of the parking space to be pressed, and if too late, the car cannot enter the parking space. Returning the steering wheel too early or too late will cause the rear of the car to press the line. 2. Method: When starting to reverse, turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right. Observe the wheel in the right rearview mirror; the distance between the top of the wheel and the right line of the parking space should be about 40 centimeters to ensure that the right side does not press the line when reversing into the parking space. Observe the left rearview mirror; when the left line of the parking space is visible, immediately turn the steering wheel half a turn to the left and continue reversing.
Having driven for over a decade, the most common issue I've seen is when people turn the steering wheel too late during right reverse parking. The car suddenly swings its tail to the right, causing the rear to scrape against the right wall of the parking space or cross the right boundary line, making it unstable to park. In the old parking garage with limited space, late steering often led to side mirror scratches, resulting in costly repairs. If not noticed in time, you'd have to pull forward and restart the reverse, almost hitting approaching cars several times. Now when teaching young drivers, I always remind them to aim accurately and steer early—delayed steering carries higher risks, especially on slippery rainy roads. Practicing reference points more can help avoid such troubles.
When I first got my driver's license and was practicing reverse parking, turning the steering wheel too late for the right-side entry really made me nervous. The car would suddenly tilt to the right, with the rear almost hitting the pole, scaring me to the point of sweating palms. It felt like the car was uncontrollably rushing to the right, resulting in either crossing the line and losing points or getting stuck diagonally at the entrance. The instructor said this was due to slow reaction time from not checking the rearview mirror promptly. Now, with narrow parking spaces, turning the wheel late has caused me to fail several times, wasting time and worrying about scratching other cars. Remembering to turn the wheel early and controlling the speed while reversing slowly has made things much better.