How to Determine if the Car Body is Straight While Driving?
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Methods to determine if the car body is straight while driving are as follows: 1. If driving on the road, you can judge by the center divider line or the edge line of the road. 2. While driving, when the markings in both side mirrors are parallel to the position of the car body, then the car body is straight; otherwise, minor adjustments are needed. 3. If parking, when there are no cars nearby, observe through the rearview mirror whether the rear of the car is parallel to the edge of the road or the parking line; if there are cars nearby, observe through the rearview mirror whether the distance between your car and the adjacent car is equal at both ends, if equal, the car body is straight.
To judge whether the car body is straight while driving, I’ve always relied on checking the rearview mirrors: observing whether the lane lines or roadside are parallel to the car body in the mirror, which feels more intuitive and accurate. With over 20 years of driving experience, I’ve found the most reliable method is to focus far ahead, aligning with the central point of the road ahead, while also checking if the distance to the roadside remains even. A misaligned car body can cause the steering wheel to feel unstable and even accelerate tire wear, so I regularly adjust my seat and rearview mirrors to ensure clear visibility. When parking, I use a similar approach—glancing at the rear of the car to align with parking lines—to save space and avoid scratching other vehicles. Developing this habit makes driving safer and more effortless, especially reducing fatigue risks during long-distance trips.
