Can You See the Front of the Car While Driving?
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Most cars do not allow visibility of the front hood. Methods to determine the front position of the car: To judge the position of the left wheel, you need to know where it will pass over to avoid the tire pressing on solid lines or dodging potholes and rocks on the road. When your line of sight aligns the protruding node of the left wiper with an object on the ground, the left wheel will pass over that object. For example, if the wiper node aligns with the centerline on the ground, the tire will press over the centerline. Methods to determine the front position of the car: When driving normally, maintaining a distance of 60 centimeters from the centerline is relatively safe. When your line of sight aligns the intersection of the dashboard and the A-pillar with the centerline, the car body is exactly 60 centimeters away from the centerline.
Whether I can see the front of the car while driving entirely depends on my vehicle and my seating position. I've been driving for over twenty years and have driven various types of vehicles, such as sedans and compact SUVs. Generally, sedans are designed to be low, creating a blind spot in front of the hood. Once I sit inside, I can hardly see anything unless I'm in an unusually high position, which is rare. I remember when I used to drive older small cars, I had to rely on intuition to judge the distance in front, making it easy to bump into things while parking. However, SUVs are different. With a higher body, once I adjust the seatback upwards, I can see part of the hood outline, which is especially convenient when parking in residential areas. Overall, height is also crucial. If I have longer legs and push the seat back, the visibility improves. But if you can't see, don't worry—developing the habit of checking before getting out of the car is the safest way to avoid hitting low obstacles like posts. My suggestion is to buy an SUV-type vehicle or directly install a front camera to save trouble.
