How to determine if the car body is straight in Subject 2?
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If your line of sight is parallel to the lane edge line, the car body is straight. If your line of sight intersects with the lane edge line, adjust the car body in the opposite direction. If you feel you are in the center of the road, the car is also in the center of the road, and at this time, the car is definitely straight. When driving, you should not only look ahead but also check the side mirrors. On roads with markings, you can observe whether the vehicle is driving in the middle through the side mirrors. You can check if the windshield washer nozzles at the front of the car are aligned with your line of sight or choose a reference object to compare with the car body to see if the car is straight.
I recently passed the second part of the driving test, where judging whether the car body is straight mainly relies on observing if the car body is parallel to the ground markings through the rearview mirrors. During the reverse parking, I slow down and focus on the left and right rearview mirrors to ensure the lines on both sides of the car appear neat and parallel. If the markings lean to one side in the mirror, the car body is definitely not straight, and slight adjustments to the steering wheel are needed to correct it. For the straight-line driving section, I pay attention to whether the front of the car is aligned with the stop line and maintain a steady speed to avoid shaking. During the test, an unaligned car body can lead to crossing the line and penalty points, so I always observe and adjust my position a few seconds in advance. During practice, I often ask someone to point out corrections or simulate reference points, which has helped me develop a habit of subconsciously checking the mirror alignment before parking. This approach ensures safety, saves time, and helps pass the test smoothly.
