Why Does the Right Side Hit the Wall When Reversing to the Left?
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Because the turning radius of the front wheels is larger than that of the rear wheels when fully turned, the front of the car will swing outward during reversing. If this is not taken into account, the right side is prone to scraping. Key points for reversing into a parking space: When reversing into the right side of the garage, observe the left rearview mirror before turning the steering wheel. After turning the steering wheel fully to the right, observe the right rearview mirror. When straightening the wheels, observe the left rearview mirror again. Once confirmed that both front and rear wheels can enter the garage, observe both sides to make minor adjustments to the car's position. Methods for adjusting the car's position: Use the distance between the car body and the boundary line as the adjustment standard. If the rear of the car is closer to the right boundary line of the garage, turn the steering wheel to the left for adjustment. Conversely, if it is closer to the left boundary line, turn the steering wheel to the right for adjustment.
I've driven several types of vehicles before. When reversing and turning the steering wheel to the left, the rear of the car moves left, but the right side of the body actually gets closer to obstacles. Once, while reversing into a parking spot in a narrow alley, I wanted the rear to go left into the space. I turned the wheel left, and the rear did go left, but the entire body rotated, bringing the right wheels too close to the wall, resulting in a scrape. The key issue was distraction—focusing only on the left mirror and neglecting the right-side space. Beginners often make this mistake; it's important to develop the habit of checking all mirrors and adjusting the steering angle gradually. Practice reversing and turning in open spaces to get a feel for the wheel tracks. Installing a reversing camera can help, but don't rely on it entirely. Safety first—reduce speed when reversing and always be ready to brake.
