How to Judge the Distance to Left and Right Vehicles for Beginners?
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Methods for beginners to judge the distance to left and right vehicles are as follows: 1. Judging the position of the left wheel: You need to know where the left wheel will pass over to avoid the tire pressing on the solid line or dodging potholes and stones on the road. When the line of sight aligns the protruding node of the left wiper with an object on the ground, the left wheel will pass over that object while moving. 2. Driving 60 cm away from the center line: When driving normally, staying 60 cm away from the center line is safer. When the line of sight aligns the intersection of the dashboard and the A-pillar with the center line, the body of the car is exactly 60 cm away from the center line. 3. Judging the position of the right wheel: When the line of sight aligns the right wiper with the target, the tire will pass over that target. 4. Driving 60 cm away from the roadside on the right: When the right washer aligns with the target on the roadside, the body of the car is 60 cm away from the roadside.
When I first started driving, judging the distance between cars on the left and right was indeed a headache, but gradually I figured out some tricks. The most important thing is to find a reference point: for example, from the driver's seat, observe the distance between the front wheels or the body of the car and the roadside line. If the left wheel is touching the curb, then you're too close to the roadside; if there are dashed lines on the road, aligning them with the wheel position is also a good method. Practice parking in open areas more often to test whether the actual distance matches what you see. Remember to adjust the rearview mirror to the right position—don’t just look to the side, as blind spots can be misleading. Drive slowly and don’t rush; over time, it will become second nature. Pay extra attention to using lights for assistance during rainy days or at night, and don’t just worry about the left and right—safety comes first.
