What happens if you turn the steering wheel too early or too late when reversing into a parking space?
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Turning the steering wheel too early will cause the left edge line of the parking space to be pressed, and if it's too early, the car won't be able to enter the garage. Turning the steering wheel too late will cause the right edge line of the parking space to be pressed, and if it's too late, the car won't be able to enter the garage. Below is an introduction to reversing into a parking space: 1. Introduction: Reversing into a parking space is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license after 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to operate the car in a specific area. Reversing into a parking space is a key assessment point in the driver's test, which involves correctly reversing the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. 2. Methods: There are three most common methods for reversing. The first is the "non"-shaped reversing into a parking space, commonly seen in large shopping malls. The second is the roadside "one"-shaped reversing into a parking space, also known as parallel parking. 3. Content: Reverse from starting point A into garage B and park correctly. Proceed to the return area C and stop steadily. Reverse from the return area into garage B, stop steadily, and then return from garage B to A.
I remember last time when I was backing into the parking space, I turned the steering wheel too early. The car hadn't fully positioned yet when I started turning, causing the rear wheel to scrape against the nearby concrete pillar, leaving a scratch. Turning too early means the steering wheel is turned too quickly or prematurely, leading to the car body deviating too soon and making the wheels prone to scraping the edge of the parking space or adjacent vehicles. Conversely, if you turn too late, the delayed steering action may cause the car to back straight into the rear wall or obstacle, possibly resulting in a skewed and stuck position that prevents smooth entry. This is a common mistake for novice drivers, but with more practice, they can find the right timing, such as judging the distance through the rearview mirror and turning slowly.
