How to Adjust When the Car Body is Too Far from the Side Line?
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In China, the driver's seat is on the left side, so drivers have a better grasp of the situation on the left. While driving, one should consciously stay closer to the left side because there are more blind spots on the right. Generally, the width of urban roads is 3.5 meters, while the width of an average small car is 1.6 meters, so 3.5M - 1.8M = 1.7M. When measuring the distance between the car body and the right side line, one must also consider the height of the curb and the traffic conditions of that road section. Maintaining a normal sitting posture, looking outward, the extension line of the right side line should just intersect with the convex and concave points of the vehicle's wiper. At this point, the distance between the car body and the right side line is approximately 30CM.
When I first learned to drive, I often kept the car too far from the curb, which was actually due to lack of steering wheel control proficiency. In such cases, take it slow and don't rush: first check the side mirror to gauge the distance between the wheels and the curb, then gently turn the steering wheel toward the curb while slowly moving the car forward, making minor adjustments to position the car correctly—don't expect to get it right in one go. Practicing with multiple reverse attempts will improve precision, especially when parallel parking in urban areas. Staying close to the curb helps avoid scraping other cars or obstructing pedestrians, ensuring safety and convenience. Remember to keep the speed very slow, use the side mirror for reference, and check through the window to see if the wheels are parallel. With time, it'll become second nature.
