What are the three situations where you turn the steering wheel half a circle back during right reverse parking?
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There are three situations where you don't need to turn the steering wheel back to center during right reverse parking: when you see the right corner of the parking space entrance, when the right rear wheel enters the parking space, and when you don't need to turn the steering wheel back to center at all. When reversing, you need to shift into reverse gear and slowly reverse the car. When the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the control line, quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. The key to turning the steering wheel half a circle back during reverse parking is to observe the right rearview mirror. When the car body covers the middle dashed line in front of the parking space, turn the steering wheel half a circle back to the left. The first situation: no need to turn the steering wheel back to center, keep turning all the way to the right until the car is parked, then turn the steering wheel back to center when the car body is straight. The second situation: after seeing the right corner of the parking space entrance and turning the steering wheel back to center, keep the steering wheel steady until the right rear wheel enters the parking space (which means the bumper enters the parking space, as long as it's within the entrance of the parking space, it's considered entering the parking space), then quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn the steering wheel back to center when the car body is straight. The third situation: similarly, keep the steering wheel steady until the right rear wheel enters the parking space (which means the bumper enters the parking space, as long as it's within the entrance of the parking space, it's considered entering the parking space), then quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn the steering wheel back to center when the car body is straight.
I remember when I first started learning to drive, the right reverse parking was really difficult—I always struggled with the timing of turning the steering wheel back. My instructor summarized three common scenarios for me: First, when you see the rear corner of the parking space appear in the right rearview mirror, you should turn the wheel back half a turn and slowly align the car with the parking spot. Second, when you feel the car is tilted too much, at about a 30-degree angle, turn the wheel back half a turn to correct it and prevent the rear from scraping the side line. Third, during the reversing process, if you notice the right rear wheel is about to cross the line or is too close to the curb, quickly turn the wheel back half a turn to straighten the car and ensure safety. These situations all require practice to master—I recommend finding an open area to simulate them a few times. Don’t be afraid of failure; you’ll get the hang of it gradually. Remember to check the mirrors frequently while reversing, not just focusing on the front. Safety should always come first. Bumps and mistakes are normal on the journey of learning to drive, but mastering these small tips can help you get on the road faster. Now, driving feels much easier for me.
