What is the relationship between the front door handle and the corner of the garage when reversing into the garage to the right?
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When reversing into the garage to the right, you can observe the distance between the door handle and the corner of the garage from the right rearview mirror. When this distance is about 30cm, you can turn the steering wheel back half a turn. If the distance between the door handle and the corner of the garage is less than 30cm, you need to turn the steering wheel back one full turn or straighten the wheel to increase the distance from the corner. Below are some tips for reversing into the garage: 1. Practice driving straight: Before officially reversing into the garage, practice driving straight to keep the car body straight. If necessary, get out of the car to check. 2. Find a good reference point: When the car body is straight, find a suitable reference point by observing the surroundings and fix the straight state of the car body in your mind. Pay attention to keeping a broad field of vision and try to use distant reference points. 3. Learn to use the rearview mirror and adjust the direction with the steering wheel: When entering the garage, observe whether the distance between the car body and both sides of the garage is roughly equal through the rearview mirror. In the rearview mirror, observe whether the car body is parallel to the garage boundary line.
I remember when I first learned to drive, I was always flustered during right-side reverse parking, afraid of hitting the curb. Looking through the right rearview mirror, the front door handle became a crucial reference point—when it was almost parallel with or slightly past the corner of the parking space, the rear of the car would be perfectly positioned to enter. I failed a few times initially: turning the wheel too early when the handle was still far from the corner, resulting in the car entering at an awkward angle. Later, I realized the perfect timing was when the handle aligned with the corner—that’s when I’d turn the wheel fully, and the car would glide smoothly into place. My instructor always said it takes practice to develop a feel for it, to adjust by watching the mirrors, and not to rush, leaving some room to avoid scraping the wall. Since then, I’ve relied on this reference point every time I reverse, and it’s saved me from many minor mishaps.
