How to Determine if You Can Pass Through a Narrow Road?
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Make a rough estimation of the road width and your vehicle's width. For cars equipped with a 360-degree panoramic camera, you can slowly pass through by following the trajectory lines on both sides. Here is some relevant information: 1. Reduce speed: Drive slowly on narrow lanes, increase the distance between vehicles to avoid scratches with other cars. Especially when passing through narrow lanes with parked cars on the roadside, drive even slower and stay alert, as blind spots may appear at this time. 2. Driving skills: During normal driving, pay extra attention when passing through narrow lanes, drive slowly and observe more, avoid being reckless to prevent scratches. Try to straighten the car body as much as possible when passing through, and only start steering after confirming the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle; when meeting another car, leave a reasonable margin in advance, and if necessary, stop on the spot to let the other party pass first. Anticipate and prepare in advance to minimize the chance of scratches.
When it comes to driving on narrow roads, after more than a decade behind the wheel, I've developed a foolproof method: first, step out and measure the distance with my feet—my shoulder width is exactly 60 cm, so a couple of steps give me the road's width. Back in the car, I account for the 20 cm that the side mirrors stick out, those hidden hazards. Once moving, slow down to under 10 km/h, raise the driver's seat to its highest, and align the corner lines of the windshield with the road's edge. The real trick? Roll down the window and listen for the 'scratching' sound of tires on gravel—that's your final warning. Never trust the reversing camera; its wide-angle lens can make an alley look like a highway. I learned the hard way once, rushing through and ending up with a door scratch that cost over 30,000 in repairs!
