When reversing, if the steering wheel is turned to the right, does the rear of the car also move to the right?

[Judy]

When reversing, turning the steering wheel to the right will cause the rear of the car to move to the right, and turning it to the left will cause the rear to move to the left. If moving forward, the opposite is true: turning the steering wheel to the left while moving forward will cause the rear of the car to move to the right, and turning it to the right will cause the rear to move to the left. When entering a parking lot to park, first assess the width of the parking space, check for any obstacles behind, whether there are cars parked on either side, and whether the length is suitable for your vehicle. If visibility is poor at night, step out to observe the exact position before reversing. Whenever possible, choose to reverse from the left side (if conditions permit). The left side makes it easier for the driver to observe. During the reversing process, first look behind, then pay attention to the side mirrors. The horizontal distance on the right side should be slightly larger than on the left. Be mindful of both the front and rear when reversing. When reversing into a parking space, situations may arise where, due to limited surrounding space and the addition of steering while reversing, the driver focuses solely on the rear of the car and neglects the front, leading to side scrapes on the front of the car. This happens because, during the turning process, the turning radius of the front wheels is larger than that of the rear wheels. As a result, when reversing, the front of the car swings outward, causing side scrapes on the front. Therefore, when reversing, it is essential to be aware of both the front and rear, ensuring full attention to both ends.