How to Determine the Distance Between the Front of the Car and an Obstacle?
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When the lower edge of the front car's wheel aligns with the front of your car—the distance is approximately 5 meters; when the front edge of your car aligns with the lower edge of the front car's bumper—the distance is about 3 meters; when the front edge of your car aligns with the upper edge of the front car's bumper—the distance is roughly 1 meter; when the front edge of your car aligns with the lower edge of the front car's license plate—the distance is around 0.5 meters. Here are some related tips: 1. Keep to the left: When encountering a narrow road, try to stay as close to the left as possible, as drivers can more accurately judge the distance on the left side, leaving more space on the right. 2. Precautions: When turning, always yield to non-motorized vehicles, straight-moving vehicles, and pedestrians first. When changing lanes, use turn signals to indicate your intention and observe the surrounding conditions to ensure safety.
Having driven for over a decade, I've found that judging the distance between the car's front end and obstacles requires some tricks. The most common method is observing the front wheel position: slowly move forward until the bottom of the obstacle just covers the edge of the wheel arch, at which point there's roughly half a meter to one meter left between the car's front and the obstacle. Don't rely solely on intuition; practice repeatedly in an open area, such as testing against parking lot markings. During this process, the car body may slightly sway, so stay focused and avoid distractions like checking your phone. Additionally, make it a habit to walk around the car to confirm after parking, especially in unfamiliar environments or when it's dark. Remember, safety comes first—don't rush. Taking it step by step can prevent scrapes and collisions. These experiences have made my driving more worry-free, and beginners can also try them out.
