What are the reversing skills for parking?
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Here is a detailed introduction to the reversing skills for parking: 1. Reverse from the left side: When reversing, try to choose to reverse from the left side, as it is easier for the driver to observe. During the reversing process, first look behind, and then pay attention to the side rearview mirrors. 2. Observe the situation behind the car: Before reversing, you should first clearly see the situation behind the car, estimate the reversing route, and determine whether the front of the car will hit obstacles during the reversing process. Especially when the steering wheel is turned significantly, the turning radius of the car's steering wheels is larger than that of the rear wheels, and the front of the car swings outward more during reversing. At this time, you must pay attention to avoid scraping the front of the car.
I remember when I first learned to drive, my instructor was particularly strict about teaching reverse parking. The first step was to adjust the seat and mirrors to ensure a consistent seating position for every practice session. The timing of turning the steering wheel to full lock was crucial—when reversing left, I had to closely watch the distance between the rear of the car and the corner of the parking space in the right mirror, and straighten the wheels immediately once the car body aligned with the parking line. The entire process required keeping the speed slower than walking pace to allow time for minor adjustments. Once, I parked crookedly because I misjudged the mirror angle and nearly scraped the car next to me. I recommend practicing with cones in an open area first to find your own reference points. After a few repetitions to build muscle memory, you won’t have trouble parking even in rain or fog.
