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What Causes Parking Too Far to the Right in Parallel Parking?

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AdrianFitz

07/29/25 8:01am

Parking too far to the right during parallel parking is usually caused by turning the steering wheel too late when it should be straightened out during the parking process. In the driving test (Subject 2), the distance to the right should be kept within 30 centimeters, and care should be taken not to let the vehicle body touch the solid line on the right side. Below are some tips for parallel parking: Keep the speed as slow as possible: Shift to R gear, slowly release the clutch, and ensure the speed is very slow. When the small window of the rear door aligns, remember to press the clutch firmly, avoid braking, and do not pause for too long. Pay attention to the rearview mirror: Turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the left, then slowly release the clutch to let the car reverse. At this time, watch the left rear wheel in the left rearview mirror. When the left rear wheel crosses the left line of the parking space, press the clutch firmly, turn the steering wheel one and a half turns to the left, and slowly release the clutch to let the car enter the space. You can also look ahead or check the left rearview mirror at this stage.

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KaiDella

08/12/25 11:13am

When it comes to being too far to the right during parallel parking, I've experienced it quite a bit, mainly because I didn't position the car correctly at the beginning. For example, when you choose a spot by the roadside, if you're too close to the right line and start turning the steering wheel too early or too sharply while reversing, the car body will end up leaning to the right. Another common reason is not adjusting the mirrors properly, especially failing to monitor the distance in the right rearview mirror. If you feel the car is too close to the curb and hastily correct the steering, you might end up crossing the line. I think it could also be due to lack of experience or distraction—beginners often focus too much on the right mirror and neglect judging the distance in front. So next time before parking, I suggest adjusting the mirrors first to clearly see the positions of both tires, then practice the timing of steering gradually. Avoid trying to get it perfect in one go; taking it step by step will lead to better accuracy.

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