What are the reasons for parking too far back in parallel parking?
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Here are the specific explanations for the reasons of parking too far back in parallel parking: 1. Too far away: The biggest problem in parallel parking is the control of distance. If the distance from the vehicle on the right is too far when parking, the reversing angle will be too large. Even if the rear wheels can enter the parking space, the remaining distance makes it difficult to straighten the car. 2. Inappropriate front and rear distance: The distance available for reversing your car will be shortened. Often, when you are very close to the car behind, most of the front of your car is still outside the parking space. At this point, even if you turn the steering wheel to the right and move forward to try to bring the front of your car into the parking space, the entire car will still move outward and cannot fully enter the parking space. The key mistake here is not making full use of the entire length and space of the parking spot.
I just got my driver's license and often reverse too much when parallel parking, mainly because the rear part of the car is not visible, making it easy to misjudge the space. While driving, my focus is on the front and sides of the car, and the rearview mirror only provides a limited view, so I subconsciously feel the position isn't right and keep reversing. Another possibility is turning the steering wheel too late, causing the car's initial position to be off when starting to reverse, leading to misalignment throughout the process. It's recommended to use fixed reference points to help with positioning, such as aligning with the curb or asking a friend to guide you from outside when parking. After practicing a few times, your spatial awareness will improve. Safety first—don't rush to get it right in one go.
