How to Check the View as a Beginner Driver?
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Areas not visible from the driver's seat are blind spots inside the car. Children, objects, and road surfaces within these blind spots are not visible to the driver. To get a sense of the size of the front and rear of the vehicle, use reference points to gauge the four corners of the vehicle and the trajectory of the wheels, which can help develop a good sense of positioning.
When I first started driving, I always focused on the hood of the car. Later, my instructor corrected me and made me realize that my gaze should be farther ahead. When holding the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, my line of sight should fall about 150 meters ahead, so I can spot traffic lights or obstacles in advance. There's also a trick to checking the rearview mirrors—glance at the interior mirror every 8 seconds, and always check the side mirrors before changing lanes. When turning, cast your gaze to the end of the curve, like casting a fishing line. A common mistake beginners make is staring straight ahead—remember to use peripheral vision to glance at the dashboard, keeping the speed where it can be seen out of the corner of your eye. If the windshield fogs up on rainy days, turn on the external air circulation first, then defog the glass. Never push through if your vision is unclear.
