How to Determine Wheel Position Inside the Car?
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Use the wipers and rearview mirrors to determine wheel position. Below are methods to judge wheel position from inside the car: Determining left wheel position: When the left side of the wiper aligns with the left white line on the road, it indicates the left wheel is on the line. Alternatively, you can estimate a 20cm distance. When the left 20cm of the windshield aligns with the extended line on the road, the wheel is also on the line. Determining right wheel position: The ground position seen through the extension of the right wiper node and the position below the right door handle visible after adjusting the right rearview mirror both indicate the right wheel's location.
I usually rely on the seat position to get a feel for driving. The seating posture must be fixed and not adjusted every time, otherwise the reference points won't be accurate. Find a straight road and drive at low speed, paying attention to the far left position of the front of the car—that's basically above the left front wheel. As for the right front wheel, look at the fixed point on the right side of the wiper; vertically down from there is roughly the outer edge of the wheel. With enough practice, you can even judge the alignment with dashed lines and now I can avoid manhole covers in advance. Remember, never look down to find the wheels—peripheral vision is the most important.
The simplest method is to use the steering wheel as a ruler. When the center of the car body aligns with the middle of the road, the left and right wheels are symmetrical. For the left wheel position, just look at the extension line from the leftmost edge of the steering wheel to the ground—that point is spot on. For the right wheel, use the wiper connection point as a marker; when driving, align that point with the lane line and you're good. Parking is even easier—when your shoulder is right next to the curb, the wheels are basically touching it. On rainy days, place a water bottle next to the tire to test your positioning; three or four tries will build muscle memory.
