When the rear of the car veers to the right while reversing, which way should the steering wheel be turned?

[DiEliza]

When the rear of the car veers to the right while reversing, the steering wheel should be turned to the left. This is because the rear veering to the right indicates an oversteer to the right, and timely adjustment of the steering wheel is necessary. Below are some key points to note when steering while reversing: 1. Master the basic technique: Simply put, reversing requires staying calm, observing the surroundings carefully, and determining whether the rear should go left or right. Turning the steering wheel to the left makes the rear go left, and turning it to the right makes the rear go right. 2. Pay attention to correcting the car's position: When correcting the car's position, if the rear veers to one side, you should steer in the opposite direction to correct it (if the car is veering left, steer right to correct it, and vice versa). If the rear continues to veer in the same direction, don't assume you're correcting it wrong—you're not. Only after the steering wheel is fully corrected can continuing to steer in the opposite direction change the rear's direction. Before full correction, steering only reduces the degree of veering. 3. Overcome fear and hesitation: Don't think this is an insurmountable problem. As long as the driver remains calm, thinks carefully, observes and analyzes correctly, practices more, and plans before acting, it can be mastered.

[LaCora]

When reversing, if the rear of the car drifts to the right, you need to turn the steering wheel to the left. When I first started driving, I often turned the steering wheel the wrong way, thinking that if the rear of the car was drifting to the right, I should turn the steering wheel to the right to correct it, but it only made the drift worse. Later, I learned the principle: the steering wheel controls the direction of the front wheels. Turning the steering wheel to the left makes the front wheels turn left, and the reversing force will move the entire car backward to the left, naturally pulling the rear to the left to correct the drift. When practicing, it’s best to find an empty parking lot and practice in a parking space—don’t mess around on the street. Adjust the rearview mirrors properly to ensure you can see the surroundings on both sides and behind you, slow down, and practice a few times to get used to it. Safety comes first. If the drift is too severe, stop and reposition before reversing again. After driving for a while, this operation will become muscle memory.

[McLuna]

When reversing, if the rear of the car drifts to the right, you need to turn the steering wheel to the left. As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you that turning the steering wheel left points the front wheels left, and the reversing force pulls the car backward, causing the rear to move left and correct the rightward drift. Beginners often make the mistake of doing the opposite: turning the steering wheel right makes the front of the car move toward the right rear, causing the rear to drift even more to the right. My advice is to adjust the angle slowly and not rush—turn the wheel a little at a time and observe the effect. The rearview mirror is a crucial tool; always check for people or obstacles around you beforehand. Practice in a large open area or rural roads, avoiding peak traffic hours. Be extra cautious on rainy or icy days, as slippery roads can lead to loss of control. Once you master this, reversing becomes an easy task.

[Corinne]

When reversing, if the rear of the car drifts to the right, turn the steering wheel to the left to correct it. The principle is simple: turning the steering wheel left makes the front wheels swing left, causing the car to slide leftward while reversing, which naturally moves the rear to the left to counteract the drift. Avoid turning right, as it will worsen the problem. Practice in a safe area like an empty lot, and operate at a slow speed for better control. More practice will help you master the feel.