How to judge the left and right distance when driving an SUV?
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Techniques for judging the left and right distance when driving an SUV: When the wiper coincides with the center line on the ground, the vehicle's tires will run over the center line. When the intersection of the panel and the A-pillar coincides with the center line on the ground, the distance between the body and the left center line is approximately 60 centimeters. When the node of the right wiper coincides with the center line on the ground, the vehicle is already driving across the line. If not stopped or changed lanes in time, it may cause a safety accident. Additional information: 1. When the front of the car coincides with the lower edge of the front tire, the distance between the two vehicles is about 5 meters. When the front of the car coincides with the lower edge of the front bumper, the distance is about 3 meters. When the front of the car coincides with the upper edge of the front bumper, the distance is only about 1 meter. When the front of the car coincides with the lower edge of the front vehicle's license plate, the distance is only about 0.5 meters. 2. Similarly, the method for judging the front and rear distance is analogous. When sitting in the driver's seat, if the edge of the car's front just touches the lower edge of the front vehicle's tire, the distance between the two vehicles is about 5 meters. Following this logic, when the edge of the car's front coincides with the lower edge of the front vehicle's bumper, the distance is about 3 meters; when it coincides with the lower edge of the front vehicle's license plate, the distance is about 0.5 meters.
As a veteran SUV driver with over a decade of experience, here's a practical old-school tip: check your left side mirror. When you can see the entire front end of the adjacent lane's vehicle in your mirror, you've got at least 1.5 meters of clearance – perfectly safe. For judging right-side distance, align your vehicle two fist-widths away from the dashed lane marking to avoid crossing the line. The key is frequent right mirror checks for tire positioning – most SUVs have heated mirrors, so don't foolishly stick your head out in the rain. During narrow-road encounters, remember your vehicle's width: aligning your hood's two raised lines with the opposing car's wheel hubs will prevent scrapes.
