What causes the left side to cross the line during right reverse parking?
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The reasons for the left side crossing the line during right reverse parking are: 1. The car body is not straightened before entering the garage, and the steering wheel is returned too late; 2. The reference point is observed too late when entering the garage, causing the car to be off-center. There are two types of reverse parking: left reverse parking and right reverse parking. When reverse parking at the garage entrance, observe the rearview mirror to compare the distance between the rear of the car and the garage corner at the control line of the garage entrance. Generally, a foot-length distance is just right to turn the steering wheel back. Reverse parking involves maneuvering the vehicle to correctly reverse into the garage from both sides. It is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license after 2013, mainly assessing the driver's ability to operate the car in a confined space.
I totally understand the issue of hitting the left line during right reverse parking—I made this mistake often as a beginner. The main problem was the timing of turning the steering wheel to the right. Maybe I turned too early, before the rear of the car fully entered the parking space, causing the front to scrape the left line. Speed control is also crucial; being just a bit too fast can make it easy to miss adjustment opportunities. Additionally, improperly adjusted side mirrors can lead to misjudging the position of the corner in the left mirror, making you think the distance is sufficient. Incorrect seat height or posture can also cause visual deviations and angle miscalculations. My advice is to practice slow reverse parking more, memorize the exact reference points for steering, and take a minute to adjust your mirrors before starting. Don’t rush to hit the gas. I practiced 20 minutes daily, and after two weeks, I rarely hit the lines anymore.
There are several common reasons for the left wheel crossing the line during right-side reverse parking. Turning the steering wheel too quickly or aggressively before the car body aligns with the parking space can cause the wheel trajectory to deviate and cross the line. The initial starting position is also crucial—if the car is too close to the side line at the beginning, the rear will inevitably swing left during the right turn. Unstable speed makes corrections harder, especially when braking too abruptly during reversing, which can lead to loss of directional control. Additionally, narrow rearview mirror visibility and blind spots on the left side may result in misjudging the parking line position. Before each reverse parking attempt, check three key points: maintain a distance of about 1.5 meters between the car and the side line, drive slowly and steadily with semi-engaged clutch, and divide the steering into two stages, adding half a turn when the rear enters the parking space. If all else fails, place a reference sticker on the passenger side to assist with observation.
