Why is the right reverse parking always too close?

[LeKira]

The reason why the right reverse parking is too close: the timing of turning the steering wheel back is too late when entering the parking space. Speed control: Maintain a consistent driving speed throughout the process using first gear or reverse gear at idle speed. Start at a certain speed and maintain that speed while driving. Steering control: Carefully observe during the reverse process, grasp the key points of steering, and turn at the appropriate time. Steering wheel control: Control the driving path. During the test, the car's driving path mainly depends on the speed of turning the steering wheel and the driving speed. When reversing, accurately align with the boundary lines and promptly adjust the direction to ensure the car enters the parking space straight.

[ArthurRose]

Being too close when reversing into the right parking space might be due to turning the steering wheel too early. Look, when the rear of the car just enters the parking space, you should check the right rearview mirror—the distance between the door handle and the corner of the parking space should be maintained at about 30 centimeters. If the steering wheel is straightened too slowly or the speed is too fast, the tires are likely to press against the right line. When I teach others to practice driving, I always emphasize that turning the steering wheel should be decisive but not rushed, especially when the car body is about to straighten—timely correction is crucial. During practice, you can place a water bottle at the corner of the parking space to assist with positioning, developing the habit of relying more on the rearview mirror than the front of the car. If the rearview mirror isn’t adjusted properly or your sitting posture varies each time, these factors can affect your judgment. It’s recommended to adjust the seat and rearview mirror position before each reverse parking attempt, maintaining the same reference point.

[Vanessa]

When I drove a manual transmission car, I also encountered the issue of being too close to the right side while reversing into the parking space. The main reason was turning the steering wheel too early, causing the car body to tilt and the tires to get too close to the right line. Observation points are crucial—only turn the wheel when your shoulder aligns with the corner of the parking space. Speed control is also key; going too fast makes it hard to adjust in time, leading to crossing the line. I recommend not focusing on the front of the car while reversing but instead paying attention to the right rearview mirror. If you see the distance between the door handle and the corner of the parking space shrinking, adjust the steering slightly. During practice, pay more attention to the parking position—being too close or too far from the control line can affect the angle. Additionally, uneven tire pressure can also cause steering deviation, so checking tire pressure regularly is beneficial.

[McLeila]

I know the frustration of being too close during right reverse parking all too well. The instructor said the main issue is not aligning the initial position correctly, with the car too close to the right control line. When first practicing, it's easy to turn the steering wheel too early, causing the rear to directly sweep the line. Later, I learned to check the front door handle through the rearview mirror—keeping a distance of about one foot from the corner of the parking space is safe. Keep the speed under 3 km/h, and if you find yourself too close, turn the wheel back slightly. Remember to straighten the wheel immediately when the car body and parking line appear parallel in the right rearview mirror; delaying this can lead to hitting the right side. Different seat heights can also affect visibility, so always adjust it to the same position.