How to judge the distance behind the car?
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Methods to judge the distance behind the car: 1. When the rear car fills the exterior rearview mirror: When the rear car fills the right rearview mirror, the distance between the front and rear cars should be 3 meters. However, when the rear car fills the left rearview mirror, the actual distance is only 1 meter; 2. When the rear car fills two-thirds of the rearview mirror, the actual distance is only 3 meters; 3. When the rear car fills half of the rearview mirror, the distance from the rear car is 5 meters; 4. When the rear car fills one-third of the rearview mirror, the distance from the rear car is 10 meters. Through actual measurements, it can be seen that the tips for judging the distance using the rearview mirror have some basis. However, there are still differences between the left and right rearview mirrors under the same area, and different car models may have some variations in the display of the rearview mirrors.
Judging the distance behind your car can start with the side mirrors and rearview mirror. Sit in the driver's seat, first adjust the side mirrors to ensure a clear view of the road directly behind the vehicle, and observe the rearview mirror to capture the overall outline of vehicles behind. When parking, practice a simple trick: while reversing, pay attention to reference points like parking lines or curbs aligning with the rear of your car to roughly estimate the distance behind. Make it a habit to check these mirrors before every turn or reverse, and move slowly to develop a sense of space. Don’t rely solely on mirrors—always turn your head to check blind spots for obstacles, especially small animals or children hiding behind the car. This practice is simple; find an empty parking lot and repeat the exercise to get the hang of it—patience improves accuracy. Combine it with easy reference points like memorizing the position of the rear bumper, and consistent practice will make parking easier and safer.
