What is the timing for the second full left turn during left reverse parking?
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Left reverse parking second full left turn timing is approximately when the lower edge of the left rearview mirror is about 2-3 centimeters vertically above the sensor line, which is the optimal position to fully turn the steering wheel. Below is an introduction to Subject 2: Introduction: Subject 2, also known as the small road test, is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment and refers to the field driving skills test. Content: The test items for small vehicles C1 and C2 include five mandatory tests: reverse parking, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving. For large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2, the test items include pole parking, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a narrow gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on bumpy roads, making narrow U-turns, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, driving in rain and fog, slippery roads, and emergency handling. Development: Starting from June 1, 2021, the "stopping and starting on a slope" item will be removed from the Subject 2 test for small automatic transmission vehicle driver's licenses.
When I first started learning to drive, I was struggling with the timing of the second left turn during reverse parking, always staring at the rearview mirror during practice. The instructor told me not to rush—the key is to quickly turn the steering wheel all the way to the left when the car body forms about a 45-degree angle with the parking line. Turning too early risks hitting the line, while turning too late means you won’t make it into the spot. It all comes down to feel and visual judgment. Through repeated practice, I’ve now mastered hitting that angle precisely while driving. It’s like solving a puzzle—patience and alignment are crucial, and distractions can ruin the entire parking maneuver. With more practice in daily driving, you’ll find parking becomes much easier.
