Why is the reference point different every time when practicing reverse parking?
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The following are the reasons why the reference point varies each time during reverse parking practice:1. The seat position is not properly adjusted: The reference points in the Subject 2 test vary from person to person, as each student has a different height and different proportions of upper and lower body. This results in differences in the viewing angle and perspective when observing the reference points.2. The car body is not aligned before starting: Before performing the right reverse parking, students need to drive the front wheels past the control line and stop, ensuring the car body is straight and parallel to the sideline.3. Inconsistent speed and steering wheel speed: When a student drives too fast and turns the steering wheel too slowly, the car may not turn enough and often hits the left corner of the parking space. Conversely, if the student drives too slowly and turns the steering wheel too quickly, the car may stop midway due to high resistance and weak power.
I've also encountered the issue of inconsistent reference points when reversing into a parking space. The key is that your sitting posture varies each time – even a 2cm difference can completely change the mirror view. From personal experience: once I practiced wearing thick-soled shoes (about one finger-width higher than usual) and failed the reverse parking test three times by crossing lines. Also, maintain a fixed seatback angle – reclining versus sitting upright can shift reference points by over half a meter. Pro tip: during training, have your instructor mark your headrest position; consistent head contact ensures accuracy. Ambient lighting matters too – elongated shadows at dusk may distort ground markings, so practice at consistent times of day.
