Which way to turn the steering wheel when reversing?
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When reversing, the direction in which the car moves is the direction in which you should turn the steering wheel. Turn left, and the rear of the car will move left; turn right, and the rear will move right. Before reversing, check the situation behind the car, determine the reversing path and reference points, and observe the distance between the car body and the reference points in the rearview mirror to gauge how much to turn the steering wheel. Correct hand position for steering: One full turn of the steering wheel is 360 degrees, and a quarter turn is 90 degrees. You can think of the steering wheel as a clock face. The correct hand position is to place the left hand near the 9 o'clock position and the right hand near the 3 o'clock position. If you want to turn the wheel by 90 degrees, make one full turn and then an additional quarter turn. Steering techniques: Beginners practicing steering don't need to worry about exactly how many degrees the wheel is turned. Just follow the principle: 'Turn as much as needed, return as much as turned; turn less, return less; turn slowly, return slowly; turn more, return more; turn quickly, return quickly.' As for how much to turn, this can be judged by the steering wheel markings or by observing the direction of the car's front and body for adjustments.
