How to Align Reference Points for S-Curve Driving Practice?

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StKevin
07/30/25 7:57am
S-curve, commonly referred to as serpentine driving, requires the vehicle to navigate through an S-shaped road of specified width without touching the edge lines. The assessment criteria include two points: first, driving out of the edge line results in failure; second, each time a wheel touches the edge line, 20 points are deducted. The techniques are as follows: 1. When entering the S-curve, pay attention to the position of the front of the car and try to drive in the middle. 2. Control your speed when preparing to enter; avoid going too fast. It's best to maintain a consistent speed, entering at a low gear and low speed. 3. When the left front corner of the car touches the right line, turn the steering wheel left by one full turn plus 45 degrees, keeping the left front corner at a certain angle to the right line of the first curve of the S-road. This way, the car won't touch or cross the line. 4. After slowly completing the right line of the first curve, keep the steering wheel steady. When the left front corner touches the left line of the second curve, straighten the wheel by turning it back one full turn plus 45 degrees, then let the car move slowly for a while.
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