What to Do If the Parallel Parking Is Too Far to the Left?

[DiEllie]

When the trainee finds that the car is too far to the left, it is basically impossible to adjust during the test, but in daily life, you can drive out and try again. If the car is too far to the left, you should turn the steering wheel back half a turn or more depending on the situation, allowing the car to reverse more to increase the distance between the left side of the car and the parking line.

[Francis]

I remember the first time I encountered parallel parking too close to the left. I found a parking spot in the city, but my car was so close to the curb that it felt like the wheels were about to scrape. At that moment, I quickly turned the steering wheel slightly to the right, slowly reversed to adjust the position, while checking the rearview mirror to ensure the rear of the car didn't hit the vehicle behind. After practicing more, I realized that being too close to the left is usually due to turning the wheel too sharply or misjudging the distance. I recommend observing the surroundings before parking, especially checking for obstacles near the curb. With a few more tries, you'll get the hang of it. Now, I find parking in crowded neighborhoods much easier—the key is to stay patient and not rush, safety always comes first.