What Causes the Car Body to Tilt During Reverse Parking?
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The reason for the car body tilting during reverse parking is the failure to develop the correct observation of the relationship between the curb in the rearview mirror and the tilt of the car body. The correct observation should show that the curb in the rearview mirror and the car body form a "narrow in front, wide in the back" relationship. Below are some precautions for reverse parking: 1. Seat adjustment after getting in the car: After adjusting the seat, when you press the clutch pedal, your legs should remain parallel to the dashboard, and when your back is against the seat, your hands should easily reach the dashboard. 2. Rearview mirror adjustment: The rearview mirror setting for the Subject 2 driving test is different from normal driving. During the Subject 2 test, you mainly use the rearview mirror to check if you are crossing the line and to adjust based on the distance between the car body and the yellow line. Therefore, the adjusted rearview mirror should allow you to see the rear door handle and the position of the wheels. 3. Maintaining "distance": The distance here mainly refers to the distance between the car body and the side line. During the driving process, you should maintain a distance of 1.3-1.5 meters. Being too close or too far will reduce the likelihood of successfully parking.
I've been driving for over ten years, and a slanted car body during reverse parking is usually caused by operational errors. For example, turning the steering wheel too late or too early can make the car tilt, or driving too fast can lead to loss of balance. Another common issue is improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, which create large blind spots and make it hard to judge the distance behind. Once, while reversing into a tight parking spot, my car ended up slanted because I was too hasty and turned the wheel the wrong way, causing the whole car to veer off. I recommend practicing the basics more, keeping the speed under 5 km/h when reversing, and first aligning with the parking lines. Actually, a slanted car body can also be related to tires—uneven tire pressure can cause unstable rolling, but adjusting your mindset is most important—don’t rush, take it slow, and prioritize safety. Backup cameras or sensors are lifesavers and have saved me a lot of trouble. The key is to practice more until it becomes second nature.
