What are the requirements for reverse parking?
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Reverse parking requirements: 1. Parking requirement: Park the car 1.5 meters away from the parking space line. 2. Rear of the car: When the rear of the car is near the edge line of about two parking space widths, turn the steering wheel fully and reverse. 3. Timing for reversing: When you feel the front of the car is straight, immediately straighten the steering wheel and reverse. Extended content, key points for reverse parking operation: 1. Use reference points: Make full use of a reference point on the front of the car. When the reference point is in the middle or on one side of the road, you should correctly sense the position of the vehicle to determine the timing and extent of turning or straightening the steering wheel. 2. Use peripheral vision: Make full use of the peripheral vision of both eyes to overcome the phenomenon of correcting direction too late due to focusing too far ahead. 3. Do not move the steering wheel if the car is not deviating: Develop the good habit of not moving the steering wheel if the front of the car is not deviating. When correcting direction, do it "timely" and with moderate extent. Generally, straightening the steering wheel should be slightly earlier and with a smaller extent. 4. Combine with the training ground: Combine with the training ground to practice the timing and speed of turning, such as figure-8, S-shape, and right-angle turns. 5. Driving on the right side: When driving on the right side, to prevent the car from deviating to the right, turn the steering wheel to the left until there is no free play, so that the left hand can sense the current position of the vehicle.
When I first started learning how to reverse into a parking space, I found it particularly difficult to get the hang of. The key requirement is that the parking space must be sufficiently large; generally, a standard parking space should be several dozen centimeters wider than the car body for optimal ease, otherwise, it's easy to scrape the sides. When reversing, operate at a slow speed—after shifting into reverse gear, keep the speed under 5 km/h, and frequently check the rearview mirrors and back window to ensure clear visibility. Beginners should practice multiple times in an open area to familiarize themselves with the vehicle's turning radius and avoid misaligning the wheels and hitting the curb. Also, stay calm and don't panic—walk around the car before parking to check for obstacles or children playing nearby. My first few attempts were inexperienced, and I almost hit a bollard, but with daily practice, it became much easier. Also, make sure the reverse lights are working to alert others. Overall, it's about accurate spatial judgment, slow speed, and frequent observation—mastery comes naturally with practice.
