What is the correction mantra for early or late steering during parallel parking?
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Parallel parking correction mantra for early or late steering is as follows: if you steer too early, the right side will be too narrow, turn the wheel to the left to correct; if you steer too late, the left side will be too narrow, keep the wheel turned fully to the right. Additionally, it's important to control the vehicle speed with the clutch, as only a sufficiently low speed allows enough time for corrections. When checking the rearview mirror, you don't necessarily need to sit up straight; slightly leaning your head forward can help ensure an accurate observation of the car body's position relative to the corner of the parking space. Below is relevant information about parallel parking: 1. Introduction: Parallel parking is a component of the driving test's second subject. This parking method is increasingly common in urban areas, especially as parking spaces in formal lots become more scarce. Many places have converted street sides into "parallel parking spaces." 2. Test Objective: To assess the driver's ability to correctly park the vehicle on the right side of the road.
When I was learning to drive, parallel parking gave me a real headache, especially when I turned the wheel too early or too late. My instructor taught me a catchy rhyme: 'Turn early, pull back; turn late, push in; check mirrors and inch slow, safety over speed.' Specifically, turning too early makes the car too close to the curb in front, so you need to gently adjust the wheel back; turning too late leaves the car too far from the curb, so you must speed up turning inward. The key is to rely more on the rearview mirror to judge the distance rather than just instinct, and slow down to make timely adjustments. I practiced in my neighborhood every evening after work—after a few mistakes, it became smooth, and now parking feels as natural as breathing. One more tip: parking spaces vary in size, so adapt the rhyme flexibly—for example, turn less for small cars, move more for big ones. Developing good habits helps avoid scratches.
