What are the reverse parking techniques?
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Reverse parking techniques involve adjusting the seat and left/right rearview mirrors upon entering the vehicle. There are two main methods for reverse parking: 1. "Non-character type" reverse parking: In this method, the vehicle is positioned perpendicular to the target parking space. Using the B-pillar of your vehicle as a reference and the first parking space as a marker, you can generally reverse into the third parking space. This positioning method is more suitable for novice drivers, with the advantage of potentially achieving a one-time entry if mastered well, but the drawback is that it's somewhat mechanical. 2. "Straight-line type" parallel parking: This method uses the vehicle in front as a reference. Align your vehicle's body, turn the steering wheel to the right, and when the angle between the two vehicles reaches 45 degrees, observe and straighten the steering wheel while reversing. If estimated correctly, you can achieve a one-time entry into the space.
When I first started learning to drive, I always ran over the lines while parking in reverse. Later, I figured out a few key points: adjust the seat and mirrors first to ensure a clear view of the rear wheels. Reverse parking can be broken down into three steps—turn the steering wheel fully when the corner of the parking spot just disappears, then return it halfway when the car is almost parallel, and finally, adjust the steering wheel straight once the car is aligned in the mirrors. Remember to keep the speed as slow as a snail to allow time for observation. Practice makes perfect—I practiced for half an hour every day and could park in one go after a week. Don’t fear failure; it’s normal to make mistakes nine times out of ten. The key is to learn from those mistakes and figure out why the distance wasn’t calculated correctly.
