What Causes Hitting the Corner During Reverse Parking?
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At the starting point of reversing into the parking space in Subject 2, turning the steering wheel fully to the right can lead to hitting the right corner in two scenarios: 1. Misjudging the '30 cm distance between the car body and the corner,' failing to correct the direction or correcting it incorrectly, resulting in the car body being too close to the corner and the rear wheel hitting the right corner. 2. Turning the steering wheel too early at the starting point of reversing into the parking space, so that when the corner is first seen, it is already too close to the car body, leaving no opportunity to correct the direction. Below are reasons for failing Subject 2: 1. Failing to enter the parking space during reverse parking or touching the boundary line while entering; 2. Poor control of the clutch pedal, causing the car to move too fast; 3. Inaccurate stopping at the designated point during hill start; 4. Stalling the engine due to operational errors during start; 5. Unfamiliarity with the test site leading to nervousness; 6. Forgetting the reference points during curve driving, resulting in touching the line.
I've been driving for a while now, and the most common reason for hitting the corner when backing into a garage is turning the steering wheel too quickly or too late. I remember when I first started, I always wanted to finish reversing quickly, but as soon as I turned the wheel, I'd scrape the corner because the position of the rear wheels wasn't adjusted properly, especially in narrow garages where mistakes are more likely. There's also the issue of visibility—blind spots in the rearview mirror make the corners appear blurry. After more practice, I found the trick: enter the garage slowly when reversing, adjust the steering wheel slightly while checking the mirrors, and avoid turning sharply as soon as you enter. Slow down in advance and calculate the parking space size to avoid hitting the corner. Beginners often overlook the ratio between the car's length and the garage's width, so I recommend practicing in an open area to get a feel for it.
As an experienced driver, I believe the key issue with hitting the corner during reverse parking is poor timing. Turning the steering wheel too early causes the rear wheels to scrape the corner, while turning too late also leads to contact. When teaching others, I've found that unstable steering control at higher speeds combined with nervousness often impairs judgment. Another contributing factor is garage structure - obstacles near corners or uneven ground can cause vehicle drift. Practice observing wheel position in mirrors and maintain steady reversing speed. For safety, always exit the vehicle to inspect surroundings and mark corner points before reversing to ensure precise maneuvers.
I've run over the corner a few times while reversing into parking spaces, and I feel it's related to the car's design. Some cars have small rearview mirrors or large blind spots, making it hard to see the corners clearly when reversing, which can easily lead to scraping the body. After driving different models, I've learned that cars with longer bodies have smaller rear-wheel steering angles, making them more prone to issues in tight parking spaces. In daily driving, adding aids like a rearview camera helps a lot. Practical ways to avoid this: adjust the mirror angles before reversing to ensure a clear view of the surroundings. Remember the car's width, move slowly in and out of garages, and don't rush.
