Why is the left side always wider than the right when reversing into the left parking space?

[RyderDella]

Reversing into the left parking space with the left side consistently wider than the right is largely related to vehicle speed and steering wheel control. Maintaining proper speed control and clutch operation, then slowly adjusting the steering wheel while observing through the rearview mirror can help. Turning the steering wheel too early during right-side parking will bring the wheels too close to the corner of the parking space, or result in a left-wide-right-narrow parking position after completion. Evaluation criteria for reverse parking: 1. Failure to follow specified route or sequence - fail. 2. Vehicle body touching lines or failing to enter parking space - fail. 3. Exceeding 210 seconds without completing reverse parking - fail. 4. Stopping midway - 5-point deduction per occurrence.

[Bobby]

As an average driver, I think when reversing into the left bay with the left side wide and the right side narrow, it's mostly due to incorrect starting position or slow steering wheel operation. I often encountered this issue early in driving school until my instructor pointed out that I should turn the steering wheel a bit earlier. When the car just starts reversing, quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left while keeping an eye on the right mirror and the corner of the bay, letting the car slide slowly into the gap. If you turn the wheel too late, the right side of the car naturally gets too close to the rear, making the right side appear narrow. Remember to adjust your position when parking, don’t be afraid to try a few times—practice makes perfect. Spend more time practicing simulated scenarios at driving school; once you find the rhythm, you’ll be able to control it evenly and drive with confidence.

[OEvelyn]

From the perspective of someone who has driven for many years, the issue of the left side being wider and the right side narrower when reversing into the left garage is purely due to not making decisive enough micro-adjustments with the steering wheel. In a garage environment, the rear wheels of the vehicle have steering inertia. If you don't first turn the steering wheel to a certain angle and fix the position to the left, it's easy for the car to drift left when reversing. The result is that the car body isn't parallel, and the right side becomes too narrow. Based on my experience, you should start from a centered position when reversing, keep an eye on the left corner of the garage in the rearview mirror, and slowly adjust the steering as you approach the point. If you feel the right side is getting too narrow, don't slam on the brakes; just gently turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to correct the course at a slow speed. Regularly check tire conditions to avoid slippage, and develop steady driving habits—this issue will be resolved.

[DeTimothy]

From the vehicle's perspective, the issue of the left side being wider and the right side narrower when reversing into a parking space may stem from the rear wheel steering angle or road surface influence. The car itself has dynamic characteristics; if the rear wheel steering is unbalanced, coupled with slight unevenness in the garage floor, it will tend to shift left toward the wider side. The right side being narrow could be due to turning the steering wheel too late or an initially misaligned position. In daily driving, develop the habit of testing steering sensitivity at low speeds and gradually turning the wheel to full lock. Additionally, regularly check the suspension system for any looseness to reduce unnecessary lateral movement. Ensuring consistent tire pressure is crucial, and simple adjustments to driving techniques can help avoid such troubles.