What is the correction mantra for early or late steering during A2 parallel parking?
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Here are seven mantras for correcting early or late steering during A2 parallel parking: 1. Mantra one: Step on the clutch, shift to reverse, turn on the indicator, and honk the horn. 2. Mantra two: Release the handbrake. 3. Mantra three: When pole 1 aligns with the center vertical line of the rear window, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. 4. Mantra four: When pole 4 aligns with the center of the triangular window at the rear, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. 5. Mantra five: Straighten the car in reverse. 6. Mantra six: Shift to drive, turn on the indicator, and turn the steering wheel fully to the left. 7. Mantra seven: When the side mirror passes pole 1, turn the steering wheel fully to the right, then proceed to straighten the car.
Having driven a taxi in the city for over a decade, the most common mistake in parallel parking is turning the steering wheel too early or too late. The mantra is 'Turn early, correct early; turn late, compensate more,' meaning if you turn the steering wheel too early, the car body will be too close to the curb, so you should start turning back earlier to continue reversing; if you turn too late and the car is too far from the curb, turn the wheel more and gently press the accelerator to bring the car closer. I remember when I first started driving, turning too early caused me to scrape the curb several times, but later this mantra saved me a lot of trouble. At night or in rainy weather when visibility is poor, pay extra attention to the rearview mirror, observe the distance between the car body and the roadside, maintain about 30 centimeters, and make slow corrections without rushing. Practicing more in parking lots or open spaces will make perfect. The mantra is simple and practical—reciting it silently while driving helps avoid mistakes, and it's useful for both beginners and experienced drivers alike.
