How can beginners judge the distance of the car body?

[VioletDella]

Methods for beginners to judge the distance of the car body are: 1. Drive 60 centimeters away from the center line. When the driver is driving normally, maintaining a distance of 60 centimeters from the center line is relatively safe. When the driver's line of sight aligns the intersection of the windshield and the pillar with the center line, the car body is exactly 60 centimeters away from the center line. 2. Look at the upper edge of the rear bumper of the car in front—the distance is 1 meter. Seeing the lower edge of the rear bumper indicates a distance of 2 meters, and seeing the lower edge of the rear tires indicates a distance of 3 meters. Beginners on the road tend to be nervous, which is not conducive to normal driving. In a very flustered state, people are prone to making wrong judgments. Therefore, beginners should adjust their mindset before driving to remain calm in the face of danger.

[MilesLee]

As a beginner, I was always worried about hitting things next to me when I first learned to drive. Later, my instructor taught me some tricks. The simplest one is using reference points: when parking, look at the ground markings in front of the car or the bottom of the tires of the neighboring car. For example, when the rear wheel of the car in front touches the ground line, you can estimate a distance of about two meters. For side distance, you can rely on the rearview mirror—if you can see the entire body of the neighboring car, the distance is still safe. Don’t just focus on one direction; practice reversing and parallel parking more. I practiced over a dozen times in an open area before I got the hang of it. Remember, driving slower makes it easier to judge, and safety comes first. These tips helped me a lot, especially in unfamiliar residential areas.

[ElliottDella]

From the perspective of teaching someone to drive, I would remind beginners not to rush into driving fast, but to focus on developing spatial awareness. First, adjust the seat and rearview mirrors properly to ensure a fixed line of sight. During practice, find a companion to help with positioning, such as having them stand outside the car and give hand signals. Make good use of auxiliary tools like rearview cameras or even distance alerts from mobile apps, but don’t rely on them—ultimately, you should trust your own vision. The key safety tip is to frequently observe the surrounding road conditions, especially when navigating narrow passages by slowing down. With practice, you’ll be able to easily avoid obstacles, but this skill requires patient accumulation.

[ODaniel]

Having driven for decades, I've noticed that beginners often make the mistake of focusing only on what's close and neglecting the bigger picture. Judging distance comes with experience—for example, if the headlights of the car ahead are parallel to the ground, that's a safe distance; for the sides, observe the size of objects reflected in the rearview mirror. Practicing in parking lots is most effective—align your car with a pole or wall and slowly adjust to develop a sense of positioning. Don't fear mistakes; checking tire positions before each drive will lead to improvement.