What is the correction mantra for early or late steering in parallel parking?
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Side parking early or late steering correction mantra is: steer early, right side narrow, turn left to correct; steer late, left side narrow, keep steering right. Below are precautions for parallel parking: Maintain proper speed: Parallel parking requires the driver to control the speed with the clutch. Only when the speed is sufficiently low will there be enough time for corrections, but if the speed is too low, it may cause stalling. Therefore, controlling speed is a skill that requires practice. Maintain a comfortable sitting posture: When looking at the rearview mirror, you don't necessarily have to sit up straight. You can slightly lean your head forward to ensure an accurate view of the car body and the position of the parking spot corner in the rearview mirror, which is very important.
I still remember when I first learned to drive, I always made mistakes with parallel parking. If I turned the steering wheel too early, the car would get too close to the curb, so I learned to immediately turn the wheel back halfway to adjust the angle. If I turned too late, I would miss the parking spot and had to quickly turn the wheel more to catch up. The mantra is 'turn early, adjust slowly; turn late, follow quickly.' It's best to practice a few times in an empty parking lot, using the rearview mirror to check the car's position, ensuring a 30 cm distance from the curb to prevent scratches. Keep the speed slow and stay calm. After practicing like this, I can now park easily and avoid minor accidents, driving with more confidence.
