What to Do When You Can't See the Rear Wheel Crossing the Line During Parallel Parking?
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After getting into the car, you should first complete the preparatory steps, such as fastening the seatbelt, adjusting the seat, and setting the rearview mirrors. Shift into first gear, drive parallel to the parking space line, and maintain a distance of less than half a meter but more than 30 cm. When the right rear corner of the parking space appears in the left rearview mirror, turn the steering wheel two full turns. When the left rear wheel crosses the left dotted line, straighten the steering wheel to allow the car to slowly reverse parallel to the parking space.
I used to encounter this issue when learning to drive. My instructor taught me to first adjust the rearview mirror angle, tilting it downward until I could see where the rear wheel meets the ground. If the car's rearview mirror doesn't have enough angle, try sticking a small convex mirror on it—this type of mirror can expand the field of view. If that still doesn’t work, place a water bottle next to the wheel as a reference before getting out of the car. When reversing, you can judge the position by seeing the bottle. Remember to reverse slowly, with your right foot lightly resting on the brake, ready to stop at any moment. After practicing a few times, your body will remember the timing for steering, and gradually, you won’t need to constantly focus on the rear wheel.
