Which Side is Left Reverse Parking, Which Side is Right Reverse Parking?
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Left reverse parking involves turning the steering wheel fully to the left, while right reverse parking involves turning the steering wheel fully to the right. Below are reference methods for left and right reverse parking: When to turn the steering wheel to the right: Control the clutch properly, gradually release it, and the car will start moving forward. Maintain a steady speed and pay attention to the left rearview mirror. When the lower edge of the mirror aligns with the line, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the (left) right. The reference methods for left and right reverse parking are essentially the same. When to straighten the steering wheel: After turning the steering wheel fully to the right, continue reversing without stopping. Now, focus on the right rearview mirror. When the nearest corner of the garage's right line becomes visible in the mirror, maintain a distance of 30cm between the car and the corner. This is a standard to judge whether the parking is accurate. If the 30cm distance is just right, no further adjustments are needed. Gradually reverse until the line and the car body are parallel, then straighten the steering wheel and slowly reverse into the garage. When to stop: During the process of reversing into the garage, pay attention to the left rearview mirror. When the lower edge of the mirror aligns with the front line of the garage, stop the car. The reverse parking is now complete. Exiting the garage: Press the clutch, shift into first gear, and start slowly. At this time, focus on the engine hood in front of the car. When the roadside line is no longer visible, turn the steering wheel to the left, straighten the car body, and then straighten the steering wheel. Stop the car when your left shoulder aligns with the finish line.
Every time I teach new trainees how to practice reverse parking, I emphasize the trick to distinguish left and right—watch which way the rear of the car swings, that's the direction you're reversing. For example, reversing to the right means the rear of the car moves towards the right, and at this time, you need to focus on the right rearview mirror to control the distance. Conversely, reversing to the left requires the rear to move towards the left. The key point is the steering wheel direction: when reversing right, turn the wheel fully to the right; when reversing left, turn it fully to the left. After practicing more, you'll find that although the steps for both sides are similar, the visual perception is completely opposite. By the way, the most common mistake beginners make is misjudging the front position of the car, so I suggest placing tape markers on the ground for reference.
