What is the timing for the second left full turn in left reverse parking?
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The optimal timing for the second left full turn in left reverse parking is when the lower edge of the left rearview mirror is approximately 2-3 centimeters vertically above the sensor line. Below is an introduction to Subject 2: 1. 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. 2. Content: The test items for small vehicles C1 and C2 include five mandatory tests: reverse parking into a garage, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, right-angle turns, and curve driving. The test items for large vehicles A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2 include stake test, stopping and starting on a slope, parallel parking, crossing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turns, passing through a width-limited gate, navigating continuous obstacles, driving on undulating roads, making U-turns on narrow roads, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rainy and foggy conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. 3. 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 got my driver's license, I also struggled with left reverse parking. The key is to fully turn the steering wheel left for the second time based on the rear wheel position. After the car straightens out, continue reversing while watching the left rear wheel in the left side mirror. The moment it's about to touch the dashed line at the parking space entrance, immediately turn the steering wheel fully left. If you do this too early, the rear of the car might scrape the left boundary line; if too late, the right rear wheel might run over the corner of the parking space. It took me over 20 practice attempts to master this timing. Controlling the speed is crucial too - the slower you reverse, the more time you have for adjustments. Also, seat height and mirror angles affect your judgment, so it's best to set them to fixed positions each time.
When accompanying my friend during their Category 2 driving practice, I observed that the instructor taught students to fully turn the steering wheel to the left for the second time during left reverse parking when the left rear wheel is approximately 30 centimeters away from the corner of the parking space. At this point, the steering wheel should be turned quickly to the full lock position, while simultaneously checking the right rearview mirror to avoid hitting the corner. In practice, many people mistakenly consider the first straightening as completion, forgetting this crucial step. The low success rate in reverse parking is often due to incorrect timing of the second steering maneuver. It is recommended to mark reference points with chalk in the practice area and specifically practice this action.
As an experienced driver, I believe the key to the second steering during reverse parking is predicting the trajectory of the rear end. After straightening the wheels and reversing, when you see the rear wheel is about to touch the outer edge of the parking space line in the left mirror, you must decisively turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Observing the angle change between the car body and the parking space corner provides a more intuitive reference point. Additionally, tire wear affects the reference point - heavily worn tires are actually positioned about 5cm further back than they appear visually, requiring correspondingly earlier steering.
