How to judge the distance from left, right, front and back when driving?
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Methods to judge the distance from left, right, front and back when driving are: 1. When the extension line of the lane divider is about 10cm away from the lower left corner of the windshield, the vehicle is basically 50 to 60cm away from the left lane; 2. You can also choose reference objects suitable for the owner, such as the position of the wiper or the headlight. As long as you choose the right one and then correspond to the objects on the ground, you can judge the left and right distance while driving. When the owner sits in the driver's seat and sees that the edge of the car hood just touches the lower edge of the front car's tire, the distance from the front car is about 5 meters; when the edge of the car hood coincides with the lower edge of the front car's bumper, the distance is about 3 meters; when the edge of the car hood coincides with the lower edge of the front car's license plate, the distance is about 0.5 meters.
Actually, judging distances while driving all comes down to finding reference points. First, adjust your seat to the most comfortable position when you get into the driver's seat, so that your viewing points are accurate. For example, to gauge the distance between your car's front end and the car ahead, when the lower edge of the front car's tires is completely out of sight, you're roughly three meters away—that's when you should stop. It's even simpler for the sides: on the left, observe the positional relationship between the lower left corner of the windshield and the solid line on the roadside; on the right, just check if the door handle and the curb are parallel in the side mirror. For the distance of the car behind, focus on the central rearview mirror—if you can only see most of the rear car's front windshield, then the distance is definitely safe. These reference points are especially useful when parking; practice a few times, and you'll be able to judge by feel.
We girls are most afraid of scratches when driving, but later I discovered a few useful tips. The extension lines of the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions on the steering wheel just indicate the positions of the left and right wheels. When driving, just glance at whether the left extension line is pressing against the lane line. At a red light, look at the lower edge of the front car's bumper—if it's about one finger's distance above your own hood, it's roughly two meters and very safe. When changing lanes, take a quick look at the right rearview mirror; as long as the rear car occupies less than two-thirds of the mirror, it's safe to change lanes. If the rearview mirror is unclear after rain, use the center rearview mirror to judge the distance of the rear car—this perspective is actually more accurate. The more you drive, the better your sense of the car becomes. Now, when navigating narrow roads, I can basically judge the distance just by listening to the sound of the tires pressing against the curb.
