What is the reason for the left side being too wide when reversing into the garage on the left?
2 Answers
The main reason for the left side being too wide when reversing into the garage on the left is turning the steering wheel too early. Here are the solutions: 1. When reversing into the garage, maintain a steady speed. When reversing from the right side, initially turn the steering wheel all the way, and if the width between the car body and the right front corner is greater than three fingers, there is no need to adjust the steering wheel. If it is less, turn the steering wheel back half a turn. When you see the right rear corner, look at the left rearview mirror, and immediately straighten the steering wheel once you see the left bottom corner. 2. When reversing from the left side, turn the steering wheel all the way once the left bumper covers the right corner. If the width between the car body and the left front corner is greater than two fingers, there is no need to adjust the steering wheel. 3. Brake in time when reaching the point, otherwise it is easy to cross the line, and the speed should be slowed down.
Last time I encountered the issue of being too wide on the left side during left reverse parking, the main problem was turning the steering wheel too early. At the beginning of reversing, I turned the steering wheel to the left too soon, causing the car to turn before properly aligning with the spot, naturally leaving a large gap on the left side. Remember, reverse parking requires a certain rhythm—first reverse straight to an appropriate distance, then slowly turn the steering wheel, don’t rush it. Many beginners tend to make this mistake. I recommend practicing more in an open space during driving practice, finding a reference point, such as aligning the car body with the garage line before turning. This can help avoid scraping the right side or leaving too much space on the left—safety first. With over ten years of driving experience, I’ve mastered this technique, making reverse parking much smoother.
