How to Avoid Cutting Corners in Right-Angle Turns?
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Because excessive speed makes it difficult to control the vehicle body, easily leading to cutting corners or crossing lines. Maintain adequate distance, otherwise insufficient space may cause crossing the line. Turning too early results in cutting the inner corner, while turning too late leads to crossing the outer line.
After driving for so many years, I've seen plenty of cases of cutting corners on right-angle turns. The key is to keep the car body as close to the outer side of the curve as possible, leaving enough space for the inner wheels. Turn the steering wheel decisively without hesitation. You must slow down the speed to have enough time to adjust the direction. Keep an eye on the position of the rear wheels in the rearview mirror, and slightly correct the steering if they get too close to the curb. Start straightening the wheel just before the front of the car aligns to prevent the rear from swinging out. Practice a few times to get the hang of it, and remember not to wait until the front wheels are right at the edge before turning—steering before the wheels reach the line is the right way. When driving into narrow alleys in daily life, I always start slowing down 50 meters in advance to prepare.