How to Drive in the Middle of the Road?
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Methods to determine driving in the middle of the road: 1. Use the driver as a reference: The position of the left leg corresponds to the track of the left front wheel, and the position aligned with the right leg (or right face) is the centerline of the car body, which helps keep the car centered on the road. 2. Use the lower edge of the front window as a reference: The track of the left wheel aligns with a point 10 to 15 cm inward from the left lower edge of the front window, while the track of the right wheel aligns with the center position at the front of the car. 3. Look far ahead with a level gaze: From a safe driving perspective, the farther the driver looks ahead, the earlier they can detect traffic conditions. In case of emergencies, this allows for earlier response, effectively increasing the driver's safe reaction distance and extending their safe reaction time.
When I first started learning to drive, I always felt the car would drift toward the roadside. Later, I realized the key lies in the visual reference point. I discovered that I should look far ahead on the road instead of fixating on the hood or the lines beside me, as that easily leads to drifting. Hold the steering wheel lightly with both hands, not too tightly, and sit up straight—this makes it easier to sense the vehicle's position. Practicing back and forth in an empty parking lot helps gradually build the feeling—when the car is centered, the lane lines on both sides appear symmetrically angled relative to the hood. Another trick is adjusting the rearview mirror to ensure it reflects the rear view centered. Driving on highways a few times helps develop an instinctive sense of control, especially at night when visibility is poor—this habit becomes crucial to avoid dangerously hitting guardrails or edges. New drivers need to slowly build confidence through experience.
