What causes the car to enter the parking space at an angle during reverse parking?
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When the car enters the parking space at an angle, the reason is that the driver has not developed the correct habit of observing the relationship between the curb and the car's angle in the rearview mirror. The correct observation should show that the curb in the rearview mirror appears "narrower at the front and wider at the back" relative to the car body. If the car body in the rearview mirror shows "narrower at the front and wider at the back," it means the car body is actually parallel to the curb. Below is some relevant information: Reverse parking: Reverse parking refers to the act of moving a vehicle backward. Driving in reverse is more challenging than driving forward, mainly due to limited visibility. Rearview mirror: The rearview mirror is one of the essential safety components on a vehicle, used to observe the road conditions behind the car during reverse parking and to monitor the surroundings while driving.
When backing into a diagonal parking space, I think the main issue is insufficient steering wheel operation. Turning the wheel too early or too late can cause the angle to be off. I often experience this problem myself, especially in narrow parking spaces, where I tend to turn the steering wheel too soon, resulting in the car entering crookedly. Additionally, poor adjustment of the line of sight is a major factor. If the rearview mirror angles are incorrect and you can't see the side reference lines, you’ll misjudge the position. I recommend practicing your sense of direction more, identifying reference points clearly, and taking it slow each time you reverse, adjusting the trajectory as needed—don’t rush to complete the parking maneuver.
