Reverse parking tip?

[super365]

Usually when I reverse parking in this situation (see the image below), I will look at the left side mirror to see if my back left corner will hit the car (parked car A in image) on my left or not (see the black circled parts in image), other than looking at the left side mirror, is there any other better way to know if you will knock the parked car A?

At that point of time as seen in the image, when I look at the left mirror it will seem as if I am going hit the left vehicle, because the left mirror view is while I am still turning.
Sometimes not too sure if will hit or not hit left vehicle, so once my right side can enter a bit already, I move out forward again to straighten the vehicle more then reverse in again, but sometimes no space in front so must reverse in at one try.

(I am driving a small lorry with covered back)

 

[PrOfAtSiR]

Practice make perfect.

Wait until you drive a 15 ton truck 26 footer reverse into a lot ,just 6 inches allowance.

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[Expert]

find a relatively quiet carpark, reverse into that angle, stop and come out and take a look. Repeat a few times for you to gauge the mirror and your vehicle's allowance left.

 

[furryballs]

Mirror is the best buddy.

 

[straweffigy]

Usually, if you clear vehicle B with reasonable distance e.g 15-20cm, you shouldn't hit vehicle A, unless you are driving a bus into a car's carpark slot.

Also, use the white painted T on the floor that make up the lot. If you can't spot these, either stick on blind spot mirrors (those convex ones) or when you are lining up your vehicle at 45 degrees, try to line up a bit further from the lot itself. Having a side mirror that tilts down also helps.

 

[alexproof]

straweffigy made a very good point. why don't you get a blindspot mirror to assist in your reverse parking? helped me a lot and when I'm lazy to judge, I just take one look at it and can gauge perfectly.

 

[super365]

Usually, if you clear vehicle B with reasonable distance e.g 15-20cm, you shouldn't hit vehicle A, unless you are driving a bus into a car's carpark slot.

Also, use the white painted T on the floor that make up the lot. If you can't spot these, either stick on blind spot mirrors (those convex ones) or when you are lining up your vehicle at 45 degrees, try to line up a bit further from the lot itself. Having a side mirror that tilts down also helps.

Do you mean stick a blind spot mirror facing downwards looking at the floor so I can see the white painted T? I thought people stick the blindspot mirror facing outwards (in my case is outwards towards the left)

 

[super365]

straweffigy made a very good point. why don't you get a blindspot mirror to assist in your reverse parking? helped me a lot and when I'm lazy to judge, I just take one look at it and can gauge perfectly.

Never thought of blindspot mirror since the vehicle is not mine, will consider it. If you see the image I posted, at that point of time as seen in the image, when I look at the left mirror it will seem as if I am going hit the left vehicle, because the left mirror view is while I am still turning. Not sure if blind spot mirror can help or not.

Sometimes not too sure if will hit or not hit, so once my right side can enter a bit already, I move out forward again to straighten more then reverse in again, but sometimes no space in front so must reverse in at one try.

 

[straweffigy]

Do you mean stick a blind spot mirror facing downwards looking at the floor so I can see the white painted T? I thought people stick the blindspot mirror facing outwards (in my case is outwards towards the left)

Most petrol stations or accessory stores like Autobacs sell the ones I am talking about. Circular in shape, diameter maybe 4-5cm across, convex in nature.

You stick on your side mirror corner and you can turn them.. whether to help you check whether you hit your rim with the kerb, or to check blindspot when changing lanes or use as an alternative if you don't have side mirror that auto tilts down when parking.. for you to spot the carpark lot's box.

Not referring to the big ugly blind spot mirror you see on taxi side mirrors.. those are just for blind spots.

 

[doody_]

If you can see the vehicle headlights in your left mirror, you should be able to clear. At least that's always been the case when I drive a car. You might want to confirm if it's also true for your truck.

 

[super365]

Most petrol stations or accessory stores like Autobacs sell the ones I am talking about. Circular in shape, diameter maybe 4-5cm across, convex in nature.

You stick on your side mirror corner and you can turn them.. whether to help you check whether you hit your rim with the kerb, or to check blindspot when changing lanes or use as an alternative if you don't have side mirror that auto tilts down when parking.. for you to spot the carpark lot's box.

Stick already still can turn? Maybe nowadays new type. Long time ago I did use one before, I remember must think and see properly the angle first then stick. Once stick already cannot turn.

 

[a562140]

you need to visualize your pivoting rear wheel.
if you reverse that wheel past the car on the right, you won't hit it unless you over-steer

 

[SBS2716G]

Usually check how the two cars parked before I park. If they are not close to the divider line /[lot marking line,then should be easy. I actually prefer to park in lots in between 2 parked cars.

 

[hacktic]

wait til you ask about parallel parking!? =D

 

[straweffigy]

Never thought of blindspot mirror since the vehicle is not mine, will consider it. If you see the image I posted, at that point of time as seen in the image, when I look at the left mirror it will seem as if I am going hit the left vehicle, because the left mirror view is while I am still turning. Not sure if blind spot mirror can help or not.

Sometimes not too sure if will hit or not hit, so once my right side can enter a bit already, I move out forward again to straighten more then reverse in again, but sometimes no space in front so must reverse in at one try.

Use the first method I mentioned earlier. If your right side mirror show you clear the vehicle on the right by a reasonable distance 10-15cm, there's no way you can hit the vehicle on the left of your vehicle.

If you clear the right vehicle by 50cm, then yes, you will hit the vehicle on the left.

Also, new drivers tend to think the car you are driving is bigger than what it actually is. Get a friend or family member to help you.. ask them stand close to your vehicle, touching the car itself, you will notice the bonnet is not as long as you thought.. or the rear not as far as you thought.

 

[WANGLAI]

Hi bros, for parallel parking, what will be the parking tips in order to go in at first attempt? Thanks!!!

 

[super365]

Use the first method I mentioned earlier. If your right side mirror show you clear the vehicle on the right by a reasonable distance 10-15cm, there's no way you can hit the vehicle on the left of your vehicle.

If you clear the right vehicle by 50cm, then yes, you will hit the vehicle on the left.

I will use this method. Thanks

 

[super365]

Usually, if you clear vehicle B with reasonable distance e.g 15-20cm, you shouldn't hit vehicle A, unless you are driving a bus into a car's carpark slot.

Also, use the white painted T on the floor that make up the lot. If you can't spot these, either stick on blind spot mirrors (those convex ones) or when you are lining up your vehicle at 45 degrees, try to line up a bit further from the lot itself. Having a side mirror that tilts down also helps.

straweffigy made a very good point. why don't you get a blindspot mirror to assist in your reverse parking? helped me a lot and when I'm lazy to judge, I just take one look at it and can gauge perfectly.

How do you guys use/see the blindspot mirror when doing parking? Blindspot mirror can help you to see if the back left corner is going to hit the left parked vehicle?

Long time ago I only know using blindspot mirror to check blindspot when changing lane.

 

[doody_]

Hi bros, for parallel parking, what will be the parking tips in order to go in at first attempt? Thanks!!!

What they teach in driving school is probably the best method. Just need to apply it in real life

 

[super365]

Usually check how the two cars parked before I park. If they are not close to the divider line /[lot marking line,then should be easy. I actually prefer to park in lots in between 2 parked cars.

Good tip. Thanks