What is the one-step method for right reverse parking?
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When starting the first step of reverse parking, pay attention to the positional relationship between the left rearview mirror and the parking line. While reversing the vehicle with the steering wheel fully turned to the right, observe the right rearview mirror. Monitor the distance between the car body and the right front corner of the parking space, keeping this distance at 30cm. Once half of the car body has entered the parking space, observe the relationship between the car body and the boundary lines through both left and right rearview mirrors. When the car body is parallel to the boundary lines, straighten the steering wheel.
To nail the right reverse parking in one go, the key lies in controlling the starting position and steering timing. I believe you should stop the car about 1.5 meters away from the corner of the parking space, with the front of the car just covering the entrance line of the parking spot. Shift into reverse, slowly release the clutch, and while moving backward at a slow speed, keep a close eye on the right rearview mirror. As soon as you see the corner of the parking space appear, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Continue reversing while watching the left rearview mirror, and when you see the rear corner of the parking space, quickly straighten the steering wheel, then fine-tune the distance on both sides. Throughout the process, the speed should be slow enough to clearly observe the changes in the rearview mirrors, and steering should be decisive. Practice several times to find the right moments for full right turn and straightening, and you'll naturally be able to park steadily without crossing the lines.
Key positioning techniques after over a decade of driving manual transmission: When starting, keep the car body parallel to the parking space, ideally maintaining a distance of one and a half car widths from the left line. Engage reverse gear and begin backing up. As soon as the outermost corner of the parking space appears in the right rearview mirror, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Then, lean your body toward the left rear and focus on the dashed line mark at the inner corner of the parking space in the left rearview mirror. Once this mark appears, quickly straighten the steering wheel. After straightening, use both rearview mirrors to adjust the spacing—gently steer toward whichever side has more space. Keep the clutch steady to prevent sudden acceleration, which can cause oversteering.
