Which Way to Turn the Steering Wheel When the Parking Space is Narrow on One Side?
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When reversing into a parking space, if the left side is wider and the right side is narrower, turn the steering wheel to the left to correct. Conversely, if the left side is narrower and the right side is wider, turn the steering wheel to the right to correct. In short, always turn the steering wheel toward the wider side to adjust. There are three most common types of reverse parking. The first is the "non"-shaped reverse parking, commonly seen in large shopping malls. The second is the "line"-shaped roadside reverse parking, also known as parallel parking. The third is the less common diagonal reverse parking. 70% of driving students find parallel parking more challenging. "Non"-shaped reverse parking: In this method, the vehicle should be perpendicular to the target parking space. Using the B-pillar of your car as a reference point and the first parking space as a marker, you can generally reverse into the third parking space. This positioning method is more suitable for novice drivers. The advantage is that, if mastered well, it allows for a one-time entry. The downside is that it is somewhat rigid; if there are many vehicles on both sides or the space is narrow, multiple adjustments may be needed. Most driving students report that this type of reverse parking is common and relatively easy to learn. "Line"-shaped parallel parking: In this method, use the car in front as a reference, align your vehicle, and turn the steering wheel to the right. When the angle between the two cars reaches 45 degrees, observe and turn the steering wheel back while reversing. If estimated correctly, you can complete the parking in one go. This method often requires occupying the lane, so many driving students, who might otherwise perform well, lose their rhythm when the car behind honks, leading to failure. Diagonal parking: These two types of reverse parking generally require one to two lessons for driving students to master proficiently. Of course, there are also diagonal or irregular parking scenarios, which won’t be detailed here. These will be covered one by one in driving lessons for students to practice.
