What is the steering wheel technique for reversing into the garage in Subject 2?
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Subject 2 reversing into the garage steering wheel technique is: 1. Vehicle entry, during entry, try to keep the vehicle at the 12 o'clock direction, observe the position of the reference points on the car body, and stop at the correct spot; 2. Engage reverse gear and watch the shoulder line, when the entry line is reached, turn the steering wheel fully to the right until it cannot move further; 3. Observe the angle between the car body and the left side of the garage in the rearview mirror, if the angle is greater than 30 degrees, return half a turn; 4. Check the car body through the rearview mirror to see if the left line is parallel, when parallel, straighten the steering wheel; 5. If there is a shoulder line, stop and press the clutch when reached, engage first gear and move forward slowly, when the shoulder line is just past the garage edge by about 20 centimeters, turn the steering wheel 2 full turns; 6. Do not move the steering wheel, just return.
I remember when I first started learning to drive, it was really easy to make mistakes with the steering wheel while reversing into the parking space. In Subject 2, you need to align the parking space with the starting line. When reversing, once the right corner of the garage disappears from the rearview mirror, you must quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to the right so the rear of the car can swing in. When the car body is almost parallel with the garage line, quickly straighten the steering wheel and continue reversing slowly. If it's slightly off, make minor adjustments to the direction without oversteering. The whole process should be done at a slow speed to avoid crossing the line. The most important thing is to practice more to develop a feel for it—don’t get nervous, and it’ll become smoother over time. Also, don’t forget to adjust the seat and rearview mirrors in advance to ensure clear visibility, making it easier to aim for the reference points.
The reverse parking in Subject 2 of my driver's license test was the most patience-training part. The core of steering wheel technique is timing: after stopping in position, observe the right rearview mirror while reversing, and swiftly turn the steering wheel fully to the right the moment the car's rear covers the corner of the parking space. Then, focus on the left rearview mirror, and instantly straighten the wheel as soon as the car body aligns parallel. Maintain a slow and steady speed—no sudden braking. The key is decisive and sharp steering wheel movements; hesitation leads to crossing the line. During practice, I always emphasized anticipating the position in advance to reduce adjustments, making parking more precise and saving time.
