Instructions for backing into a vertical parking space quickly and safely
For new drivers, backing into a parking space is not easy because visibility is limited and steering in reverse can make the driver confused.
Before backing into a parking space, the driver must turn on the hazard lights and look behind and around to see if there are any people or vehicles nearby. Only back up when it is safe to do so.
Instructions on how to reverse into a vertical parking space:
Step 1:
To back into a parking space, the driver slowly approaches the parking space. Drive parallel to the edge of the road next to the parking space, approximately 20 cm from the edge. Stop when the driver's shoulder is level with the edge of the space.
Step 2:
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Look in the left rearview mirror and when the center of the mirror is aligned with the center of the barn door, turn the steering wheel and apply the brakes to stop the car. If this step is done well, the car body will create an angle of about 45 - 60 degrees with the edge of the road, the left corner of the rear of the car will be 1.5 - 2 meters from the edge of the road.
Step 3:
To start reversing, shift into reverse gear and turn the steering wheel to the left about 1.5 turns, slowly backing the car into the stall. Continuously observe the left rearview mirror, when you see the rear of the car pass the stall door about 30 cm, look to the right rearview mirror and you will also see the rear of the car pass the stall door. At this time, slowly straighten the steering wheel. How quickly or slowly you straighten the steering wheel when reversing will depend on whether you observe the two mirrors to see if the car is backing straight or not.
