What is the reason for the right side being too narrow when reversing into the left garage?
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Reversing into the garage with the right side too narrow is actually caused by turning the steering wheel too early. Here is relevant information: 1. Definition: Reversing into the garage is a mandatory test item for obtaining a small car driver's license after 2013. It assesses the driver's ability to operate the vehicle in a confined space. Reversing into the garage is an evaluation point in the driver's test, which involves correctly reversing the vehicle into the garage from both sides while in motion. 2. Test evaluation criteria: Failure to follow the prescribed route or sequence results in disqualification. If the vehicle body crosses the line or fails to enter the garage, it results in disqualification. Exceeding 210 seconds without completing the reversing into the garage results in disqualification. Stopping midway deducts 5 points each time.
When reversing into the left bay and the right side is too narrow, it's mostly because the steering wheel was turned too early. My driving instructor pointed this out during my lessons—if you check the rearview mirror too hastily and steer prematurely, the car tends to hug the right side. Later, I paid attention to the distance between the car's rear and the corner of the bay in the left mirror, preferring to delay steering slightly. Speed is also crucial, especially with older hydraulic power steering systems where the steering feels heavier quickly—you need to control the speed while reversing to have time for adjustments. Don’t overlook seat height either; if you adjust the seat higher one day, your usual steering reference points will change, and misjudging them can easily lead to mistakes.
