How to Judge the Distance When Turning?
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When turning, the distance can be judged by methods such as the distance between the right front corner and the front of the vehicle ahead. Below are methods to judge the left and right distances when turning: 1. Judging the distance between the right front corner and the front of the vehicle ahead: In a normal driving posture, observe the vehicle ahead through the lower edge of the front windshield. When you can just see the upper edge of the right front corner headlight of the vehicle ahead, the closest distance is approximately 10cm. At this closest distance of 10cm between the front of your car and the vehicle ahead, turning the steering wheel fully to the left, whether moving forward or backward, will not cause a scrape with the vehicle ahead. 2. Judging the distance between the right front corner and the rear of the vehicle ahead: In a normal driving posture, observe the vehicle ahead through the lower edge of the front windshield. When you can see the upper edge of the left rear corner of the trunk of the vehicle ahead, the closest distance is approximately 5cm. At this closest distance of 5cm between the front of your car and the rear of the vehicle ahead, turning the steering wheel fully to the left, whether moving forward or backward, will not cause a scrape with the vehicle ahead.
When I first learned to drive, I was always worried about hitting things when turning, especially when entering or exiting narrow roads. The instructor taught me: slow down before turning, check the rearview mirror to see the distance of the car behind; if the car in the mirror appears smaller, it means it's getting farther away. Don’t forget the side mirrors—take a quick glance to check the position of obstacles. The length of the car is a reference point—when turning, imagine the trajectory of the wheels to avoid scraping. Find an empty space to practice a few times, slowly turning the steering wheel to feel the gaps. I also installed small convex mirrors to help see blind spots. The key is not to rush—with more practice, it becomes natural. Turning at night requires even more caution—turn on the lights to alert others.
