What to Do If You Turn the Steering Wheel Too Early When Backing into a Parking Spot on the Right Side?
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At this point, quickly straighten the steering wheel completely, allowing the car body to back diagonally for a certain distance from the parking spot edge. When the car body has backed to the point where the door handle aligns with the right corner of the parking spot, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right again. Once the car body is parallel with the parking spot line, straighten the steering wheel.
I often encounter the issue of turning the steering wheel too early when reversing. I remember one time while parking, I turned the wheel to the right too quickly, and the rear of the car almost scraped against a pillar—luckily, I stopped in time and avoided an accident. Later, I came up with a simple trick: if the steering wheel is turned too much in advance, the car starts veering to the left, so you must immediately straighten the wheel without hesitation—if there's still room to adjust, gently turn the wheel to the right to let the car slowly correct itself. If the deviation is too severe, just stop completely, move forward a bit, and reposition. The key is to stay calm and not panic if you make a wrong turn. The reverse radar or camera is quite helpful, letting you see how far you are from obstacles. Practicing in open spaces can help you get familiar with your car's turning radius and reduce such mistakes. In fact, all beginners make this error—keeping a relaxed mindset is most important. Driving isn't about speed; it's about reaching your destination safely.
