Why is the left reverse parking too close to the corner of the garage?
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When entering the garage, the steering wheel is turned back too late. Here are the operation skills for reverse parking: Control speed: Control the driving speed, use idle speed in 1st gear or reverse gear throughout the process. The speed at the start should be the same as the driving speed. Control steering: Control the steering timing. During the reverse process, observe carefully, grasp the key points of steering, and steer at the right time. Control the steering wheel: Control the driving route. During the test, the driving route of the car mainly depends on the speed of turning the steering wheel and the driving speed. When reversing, aim at the sideline, correct the direction in time, and keep the car straight when entering the garage.
When practicing reverse parking, I often hit the left corner because I turned the steering wheel too early. I attempted the reverse parking test three times, and each time I got stuck at the left reverse parking. As soon as the car moved, I immediately turned the steering wheel fully to the left, resulting in the wheels getting too close and nearly scraping the parking spot pillar. The instructor taught me to turn the wheel more slowly and use the right side mirror and rear bumper position as references. Before each reverse, I should visually aim for the height of the corner and roughly align the rear of the car with the corner line before making adjustments. Speed control is crucial—too fast and it's easy to lose control, too slow and I worry about running out of time. After practicing a few more times, I found my own reference points, such as adjusting the steering wheel halfway. Stay calm, don’t stress, and prioritize safety when reversing into the parking spot.
