What happens if you steer too early when reversing into the left parking space?
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Steering too early will cause the car to press against the left edge line of the parking space, and if done too early, the car won't be able to enter the garage. Here are the relevant details: 1. Failure: Not following the prescribed route or sequence results in failure; the car body crossing the line results in failure; failing to reverse into the garage results in failure; stopping midway results in failure. 2. Tips: Start reversing by turning the steering wheel one and a half turns to the right, observe the upper part of the wheel in the right rearview mirror, which should be about 40 centimeters away from the right line of the garage to ensure the right side doesn't press against the line when reversing into the garage. Observe the left rearview mirror, and when the left line of the garage becomes visible, immediately turn the steering wheel half a turn to the left and continue reversing. Observe both left and right rearview mirrors, and when the solid lines of the garage appear on both sides with roughly equal distance, immediately turn the steering wheel one full turn to the left and continue reversing.
If you turn the steering wheel to the left too early, the car body will swing to the left prematurely, bringing the left rear wheel dangerously close to the corner of the parking space, risking running over the line. I've seen many trainees fail their tests this way, which is truly a pity. Because the front right corner of the car is still sticking out of the parking space, the entire car is tilted like a crooked caterpillar. At this point, don't panic—quickly turn the steering wheel half a turn to the right, and wait until the left rear wheel safely passes the corner before readjusting the direction. Keep a close eye on the left rearview mirror throughout the process, and make slight corrections if the distance seems too close. The worst mistake in reverse parking is turning the steering wheel all the way and then letting go—the angle of the car body is constantly changing, so dynamic adjustments are necessary. A slower speed actually makes it easier to control; slamming the brakes or rushing the operation will only lead to chaos.
