What are the tips for reverse parking in a parking lot?

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Here are the detailed tips for reverse parking in a parking lot:1. Rearview Mirror Method: First drive past the parking space to assess if it can accommodate your vehicle. Position your car roughly parallel to the front vehicle in the adjacent space, maintaining a lateral distance of about one meter. Begin reversing. Once the car starts moving, immediately shift your focus from the right rearview mirror to the left one, watching for oncoming traffic and obstacles from the left. Slowly reverse while turning the steering wheel fully, until you can see the entire front of the rear vehicle in the left mirror. Then straighten the wheel and continue reversing. Shift your attention to the right rearview mirror to check the right side. The driver should determine the distance to the rear vehicle by turning their head or using a parking assist system.2. Angled Approach Method: When the front wheels pass the parking space, start turning the steering wheel to direct the car away from the parking space. Utilize the available lane width to position the car at an angle ('slanted position'). This reduces the angle between your car and the parking space, minimizing the steering required during reversing. While reversing, observe the left rearview mirror to monitor the distance between your left rear wheel and adjacent vehicles. Then shift your gaze to the right rearview mirror to assess if the distance between your rear end and the vehicle on the right is safe.3. Fixed Point Method: Maintain a lateral distance of about 1.5 meters between your car and the parking space. Then adjust your vehicle by turning the steering wheel fully to the left and begin reversing into the space. It's crucial to reverse slowly. When your car becomes parallel to the parking space, straighten the wheel and continue reversing until successfully parked.