How to align the door handle with the yellow line during a right-angle turn?
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Vehicle approaches the right-angle turn test area. (In-car voice prompt: Next test item is right-angle turn, please start—entered right-angle turn) Before turning, turn on the right turn signal, keep the vehicle close to the left side, observe the right side, and when you see the door handle aligned with the yellow line on the right, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. After steering, focus on the front and observe the front of the car. When the front of the car and the body are about to align with the lane, quickly straighten the steering wheel.
When I first started learning to drive, the 90-degree turn was a real challenge! The instructor emphasized aligning the door handle with the yellow line as the key point to avoid crossing the line and losing points. I remember during my first test, sitting nervously in the driver's seat, eyes fixed on the left door handle—the moment you see it just touch the outer yellow line as you drive into the turn, that's when you should immediately turn the steering wheel. This technique is especially useful because vehicle sizes vary: smaller cars might align earlier, while SUVs need to wait a bit longer. During practice, it took me several tries—at first, I kept turning too early, causing the wheels to cross the line, but eventually, I got the timing right. The key is adjusting the seat height properly, maintaining a natural posture without slouching, which gives you a more accurate view. Looking back now, this alignment method saved me a lot of trouble, making turns both stable and safe.
After driving for over a decade, I've mastered maneuvers like 90-degree turns! Aligning the door handle with the yellow line is actually quite simple. Here's my routine: sit upright, glance at the lower edge of the left door handle, and turn the wheel immediately when it intersects with the curb's yellow line. Don't overcomplicate it—the key is finding the optimal sightline. For instance, approach the turning point 1-2 meters before the intersection and observe naturally. Many factors affect precision: variations in vehicle height, or seats adjusted too high/low can cause misjudgment. That's why I fine-tune my approach when driving different cars to nail it in one go. A few practice runs develop intuition—no panic during tests, and you can even share tips with friends effortlessly.
