How Many Degrees Can the Steering Wheel Turn When Driving Straight?
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When driving straight, the steering wheel should not turn more than 5 degrees. If the car body is not tilted, try not to move the steering wheel. Before entering straight driving, the steering wheel must be in a straight position, and the car should be aligned straight, so that during straight driving, there is no need for large movements of the steering wheel. If the steering wheel is not straight before entering straight driving, the direction should be corrected as soon as possible. During straight driving, just ensure the steering wheel is controlled properly to avoid crossing the edge lines. Common methods for straight driving: Looking far ahead while driving straight makes it easier to drive straight and judge whether the car body is deviating, helping the driver correct in time. To determine if the car is driving straight, you can also observe the distance between a certain part of the car body and reference objects like lane lines or fences with peripheral vision. Correct steering wheel operation method: Place both hands with appropriate force at the nine o'clock and three o'clock positions on the steering wheel, with fingers naturally gripping it and thumbs naturally extended along the edge of the steering wheel. Steering wheel techniques: On straight roads, use the 'correction method' to control the steering wheel. The correction method involves minor adjustments, only making slight corrections when the direction deviates from the center line. Each adjustment should be within 30 degrees to ensure smooth driving. For gentle turns, turn early and slowly, and return early and slowly. For sharp turns, turn late and quickly, and return early and quickly. Have predictive ability and prepare your hands before the turn begins.
I think the steering wheel shouldn't be moved too much when driving straight. The instructor taught us that during the test, the left and right shaking shouldn't exceed about 5 degrees. Just a slight movement of the steering wheel can cause the car to deviate, especially noticeable on highways where even a small turn can make the car feel shaky. So I always rest my hands lightly on the wheel and make very slight adjustments when I feel any deviation. During practice, it's also important to pay special attention not to use too much force with the hands, otherwise it's easy to oversteer. As long as you control it well, the direction basically won't deviate, which also increases safety.
When driving daily, it's best to keep the steering wheel's left-right swing within 10 degrees. At high speeds, exceeding 5 degrees can easily cause the car to veer off course. With seven years of driving experience, I've learned that keeping hands relaxed and lightly holding the steering wheel is key. If you feel the car slightly drifting, make minor directional corrections with movements as small as adjusting a clock's hands. Especially in rainy conditions or on uneven roads, slightly larger steering angles can lead to an S-shaped path. Therefore, maintaining straight-line driving relies on making tiny adjustments.
According to safe driving guidelines, the steering wheel deflection during straight-line driving should not exceed 15 degrees. Exceeding this limit can cause significant changes in the wheel steering angle, especially at high speeds, which may lead to loss of control. I usually try to keep the deflection within 10 degrees when driving. Within this range, a slight turn of the steering wheel is enough to correct the direction without any large movements. It's also important to focus your vision on the distance ahead, as this makes it easier to detect any vehicle yaw.
