What to Do When the Distance Between the Car and the Parking Spot Corner Exceeds 30 cm?
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Maintain a distance of 1.5-1.8 meters between the car body and the left parking line. Keep the car body parallel to the left parking line. Press the clutch and brake to stop when the front wheels cross the starting line. Observe when the lower edge of the left rearview mirror aligns with the yellow line. Approximately 30 cm. Keep the steering wheel unchanged and reverse the car. The distance between the car body and the parking spot corner. If the distance between the car body and the parking spot corner exceeds 30 cm, it indicates that the steering timing was late, and the car is too far from the upper right corner of the parking spot.
When the angle between your car and the parking space is more than 30 cm during reverse parking, I suggest not rushing. First, ensure the car is safe. Stop the car, check the rearview mirror to confirm the position, slowly straighten the steering wheel, then move forward a short distance to create space for another reverse attempt. This helps avoid scraping other cars or obstacles. When reversing, make good use of the mirrors to observe the angle—don't rely too much on intuition. During practice, find an open area and try several times to build the habit, which will help you get the hang of it faster. Safety comes first—if the position isn't ideal, it's better to reverse a few more times than to force it, as damaging the car isn't worth it. Remember, apply the brake gently for each adjustment to maintain a steady speed.
When encountering excessively large parking bay corners while reversing into a space, I also felt nervous during my driving lessons. My approach is: first come to a complete stop, shift to drive gear and move forward slightly (about half a meter), then shift to reverse gear and slowly adjust the steering wheel. Excessive angles usually result from incorrect steering timing - make minor steering corrections rather than turning too much at once. Frequently check if the vehicle body aligns with the parking lines to avoid hitting surrounding objects. I recommend beginners utilize reversing cameras for assistance - practice makes perfect. For safety, always watch for pedestrians in blind spots.
