How to Determine if You Can Pass on the Right Side While Driving

[DeLaila]

By looking diagonally through the midline of the car's front, if this midline reaches the roadside line, it means the right wheel is only 30 centimeters away from the edge. By judging the distance to the obstacle on the right side, if you can see a very low position when looking from the right side of the car's front, it indicates that you are still far from the obstacle.

[MacBenjamin]

When I first started driving, I was quite nervous about squeezing through on the right side, but now I've picked up some techniques. First, you need to familiarize yourself with the width of your car, using reference points like the hood or body lines to gauge how far objects are from the right side of the vehicle. When encountering obstacles on narrow roads, I slow down, check the side mirror to ensure no pedestrians or vehicles are approaching, and quickly glance at the blind spot by tilting my head to avoid scraping against walls or corners. In the city, when parking in tight spots where the right side isn’t clearly visible, I’d rather stop, get out to take a quick look, and then proceed—forcing it could easily scratch the paint. Developing good driving habits through practice and vigilance is key. If something feels off, slow down or reverse—safety comes first. Remember, driving slower gives you more room to react.

[DiEli]

In my driving days, judging the right side relies entirely on experience and observation. When the road is narrow, I visually estimate if the space on the right is wider than the car body, especially when turning or meeting another vehicle, by looking at distant reference points like curbs or utility poles. Driving slower buys time to think, gently adjusting the mirror angle with a finger tap, catching the right side with peripheral vision, and avoiding sudden brakes only when the rearview mirror is completely dark. At night, I'm even more cautious, turning on lights to illuminate blind spots and avoiding potholes that could cause trouble. Sharing a real-life incident: once while making a right turn, I nearly hit a trash bin because I didn't look ahead. Since then, I don't rely solely on instinct; stopping more and looking carefully ensures safety.

[DelOmar]

From my driving experience, the key to judging whether the right side is passable lies in the combination of vision and tools. Keep your eyes fixed on the gap on the right while using the rearview mirror to assist, avoiding blind spots. In narrow sections like alleys, first slow down to visually estimate the width, then proceed slowly. If you feel nervous, decisively reverse and try again. With more practice, you can develop a sense of distance—don't rely on others to remind you.