What are the reversing tips for beginners?
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When reversing for the first time, lean your body slightly to check the right rearview mirror and observe the positional relationship between the car body and the corner of the parking space in advance. Based on the view through the rearview mirror, predict whether the car body will be too close or too far from the corner of the parking space if it continues at this angle, then adjust the steering accordingly. After the rear half of the car enters the parking space, adjust the steering while observing the left and right rearview mirrors to determine which direction the front and rear of the car are tilting. Judge when to stop by observing the relationship between the left rearview mirror and the boundary line. When the left rearview mirror covers the boundary line, immediately press the clutch to stop.
Backing up can be really frustrating for beginners, but after years of practice, I've found it boils down to three key points: adjust the rearview mirrors so the rear of the car is fully visible; keep the speed as slow as a crawling snail; remember that turning the steering wheel left makes the rear go left, and right makes it go right. I recommend practicing right-angle reversing in an empty parking lot, repeatedly adjusting your distance from the white lines until your body memorizes the timing for steering. Don't rely too much on reverse sensors—they tend to give false alarms in rainy weather. Get into the habit of walking around the car to check for obstacles first. When the bottom of an obstacle is blocked by the lower edge of the rear windshield, it's time to stop—this visual reference point is super practical.