What are the skills for reversing into the garage in Subject 2?
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Skills for reversing into the garage: After getting into the car, the driver should first adjust the seat and rearview mirrors, fasten the seat belt, then shift the car into reverse gear, release the parking brake lever, and start reversing at idle speed while observing the garage through the right rear window. When the black edge of the right rear window aligns with the right boundary line of the garage, turn the steering wheel steadily to the right to the limit position. After the car enters the garage, the driver should look back at the left rearview mirror. When the entire left boundary line of the garage appears, immediately straighten the steering wheel. When the left door handle is level with the bottom line of the garage as seen in the left rearview mirror, stop immediately. Points deduction items for reversing into the garage are as follows: Not following the prescribed route or sequence: deduct 100 points; vehicle body crossing the line: deduct 100 points; failing to reverse into the garage: deduct 100 points; stopping midway: deduct 100 points. Subject 2 has a full score of 100 points, with evaluation criteria for failing, deducting 20 points, deducting 10 points, and deducting 5 points. The test is passed if the following conditions are met: ① For large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, and large trucks, a score of 90 or above is required; ② For other vehicle types, a score of 80 or above is required.
When I used to run a driving training course, I taught parallel parking many times, and the key points were finding the right reference points and controlling the speed. The most common mistakes students made were turning the steering wheel too sharply or too late, causing them to cross the line. First, adjust the seat and mirrors properly after getting in the car to ensure clear visibility of the ground lines. Park the car about one meter parallel to the parking space line, shift into reverse, and slowly back up, controlling the speed at a walking pace using the clutch or brake. When the rear of the car aligns with the corner of the parking space in the side mirror, quickly turn the steering wheel to the specified angle, such as one and a half turns to the right, and then observe the other side mirror—once the car is parallel to the space, immediately straighten the wheel. Maintain a steady speed throughout the process and avoid getting distracted by looking forward. Practice more to develop a feel for it, and staying relaxed during the test is crucial to avoid nervous mistakes. This approach also ensures safety and peace of mind in everyday driving.
