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.
