What's Wrong with Always Failing to Reverse into the Garage in Subject 2?
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Reversing into the garage too quickly; the steering wheel operation is too slow; the reference points when entering the garage are not observed properly. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Idle speed: Control the driving speed by using 1st gear or reverse gear idle speed throughout. Whatever speed you start with, maintain that speed while driving. After controlling the steering timing, observe carefully during the reversing process, master the key points of steering, and steer at the right time. 2. Driving route: Control the driving route. During the test, the car's driving route mainly depends on the speed of turning the steering wheel and the driving speed. When reversing, aim at the sideline, correct the direction in time, and keep the car straight when entering the garage.
When I was taking the Subject 2 test, I often couldn't get the car into the garage during reverse parking, mainly because I kept mixing up the reference points. The coach taught me specific points like turning the steering wheel one and a half turns when the front of the car reached the white line, but I would remember it as one turn or two turns. When the seat position wasn't adjusted properly, my reference points would be off, and the mirrors would also be misaligned. During practice, I made sure to double-check those fixed positions: sitting upright with my back straight, adjusting the mirrors to see just a bit of the rear wheels, and aligning the distance to the edge line before reversing into the garage. Controlling the speed too slowly caused delays in turning the wheel, and stiff movements affected the smoothness. I also recommend recording your practice sessions to review later, comparing them with the coach's demonstrations to identify gaps. Persisting with two to three hours of practice daily for a week helped me get familiar with the car's feel, and eventually, I could park it naturally.
The common reason for failing to reverse into the garage is poor steering wheel control. I've seen many trainees turn the wheel too quickly or too slowly. For instance, when they should turn one and a half turns, they only make one and a half turns, causing the car to lean to the side. Moving too fast leaves little room for adjustment, while slower speeds allow for more precise steering. During practice, focus on the actions corresponding to each reference point, such as turning the wheel fully when the garage corner disappears from the rearview mirror. Remember the rhythm of each step. Nervousness can lead to fumbling, so taking deep breaths to stay calm is crucial. Use open spaces to practice simulating straight-line reversing and turning the wheel, improving body coordination. With enough practice, passing the test in one attempt isn't difficult.
