When to Turn the Steering Wheel When Exiting the Garage in Subject Two?

[DelGabrielle]

When exiting the garage in Subject Two, observe the line in the lower left rearview mirror. Once the mirror covers the line, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Below are two methods for exiting the garage in Subject Two: Method One: Watch the left rear wheel through the left rearview mirror. When the left rear wheel just touches the line, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. The advantage of this method is that it is not affected by height, but it is relatively difficult to observe. Finally, when the vehicle is about to straighten, turn the steering wheel back half a turn. After the car moves forward one meter, turn the steering wheel fully to the left again until reaching the stopping point. Method Two: Observe the frontmost part of the car hood and the edge line ahead. When the car hood just covers the edge line, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Because people's heights vary, some may turn the steering wheel when the line is about to be touched.

[McLandon]

I just passed the Subject 2 test, and my experience with steering when exiting reverse parking is: Every time I practice exiting, I wait until about half of the car's front end is completely out before slowly starting to turn left or right. For example, when turning left to exit, as the left front wheel is about to touch the corner line of the parking space, I smoothly turn the steering wheel. The movement should be gentle, not too fast, otherwise the rear wheels might cross the line. Finding the right reference point is crucial, like how I use the headrest aligned with the parking corner as a marker. After practicing a few times, you can get the timing right—don’t rush, and keeping the speed slow makes it easier to control.

[StJanelle]

As a driving instructor who has been training students for a long time, I always emphasize the optimal timing for steering when exiting the parking space: when the front end of the car reaches about two-thirds of the way across the parking line, start turning slowly in the desired direction. This ensures a smooth exit and avoids point deductions for crossing the line. Specifically, for left exits, watch the left rearview mirror and start steering when the left rear wheel just crosses the line, but avoid turning the wheel all at once—phased operation is more stable. Beginners often steer too early or too late, so I recommend practicing in simulated areas to develop a feel for it.

[DiAugust]

From a physical perspective, vehicle exit maneuvers rely on radius variation. The most rational steering moment is when the wheel axle point reaches the warehouse edge to prevent rear-end sweeping. My technique involves monitoring the centerline of the front windshield – when it aligns with the corner of the warehouse door, swiftly turn the steering wheel approximately half a turn, with minor adjustments based on vehicle speed. Turning too early may cause rear wheels to deviate from the trajectory, while delayed steering risks front wheels touching the line. Balancing speed and steering angle ensures successful completion in one attempt.