What are the techniques for reversing into a parking space?
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Techniques for reversing into a parking space include: (1) Park the car 1.5 meters away from the parking space line. (2) When the front of the car is aligned, immediately straighten the wheels and continue reversing to smoothly enter the space. Below is an introduction to related content: 1. Precautions for reversing: Before reversing, always assess the current environment and terrain to check for people or obstacles around; try to reverse at a slower speed to facilitate timely braking; while reversing, keep your eyes on the rearview mirror and the front, and avoid sticking your head out of the car to prevent accidental head injuries. 2. Turning around while reversing: When performing a turnaround reverse on a wider road, you can directly judge the position of the rear of the car or the wheels on the road surface from the rearview mirror. On narrower roads, if you cannot accurately determine the position of the rear and the rear wheels from the rearview mirror, you can open the car door and observe the rear wheels while operating.
Last time when I accompanied my friend practicing reverse parking, I realized that finding the right position is crucial. After aligning the car body parallel to the parking space, start reversing while keeping an eye on the boundary line in the rearview mirror. When the front door handle is about to touch the corner of the parking space, quickly turn the steering wheel all the way in. Many people end up crooked because they turn the wheel back too late. As soon as the rear of the car enters the space, turn the wheel half a turn in the opposite direction, and then straighten it once the car body is aligned. If you see uneven distances on both sides in the rearview mirror, don’t panic. Move forward a small half-meter and readjust the steering wheel slightly—it’s much easier than stubbornly trying to adjust in place. The sound of the tire brushing against the limit pole is the best distance indicator; stop as soon as you hear it. Finally, before getting out of the car, remember to check if the car body is parallel to the boundary lines in both side mirrors.
