How to Steer with Narrow Front Wheels and Wide Rear Wheels?
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Hold the steering wheel with both hands in the "9:15" position. When turning the steering wheel, keep both hands on it and rotate it up to 180 degrees in either direction. This range of steering is sufficient for most situations. Additional guidelines are as follows: 1. Maintain an upright posture: Lean against the backrest of the seat. Adjust the seat height and position to the correct state. 2. Keep your eyes looking straight ahead: Gently hold the upper left part of the steering wheel with your left hand and the upper right part with your right hand, keeping both hands relaxed and naturally lowered. Your thumbs should point naturally upward, while the other fingers lightly grip the wheel from the outside in. 3. Balance movements to avoid shaking: Ensure smooth and balanced hand movements to prevent unnecessary shaking. If the steering wheel is affected by uneven road surfaces or front wheel deflection vibrations, grip it firmly to avoid injury to fingers or wrists during intense vibrations. If the vehicle veers left (right), correct the direction by steering right (left). When returning to the original path, gradually straighten the steering wheel. Avoid frequent corrections during this process.
I've driven a modified car with narrow front wheels and wide rear wheels, and the steering feels different from a regular car. The front wheels respond quickly to steering input, so even a slight turn of the wheel starts to rotate the car body, but the wider rear wheels tend to hold back the rear, making it prone to understeer. When cornering, you need to steer a bit earlier and with smaller movements, avoiding sudden sharp turns. In urban driving, keep your speed below 30 km/h when turning, and be even more gradual when changing lanes on highways. Be especially cautious on rainy days, as the car is more prone to skidding on wet roads. I also recommend checking the tire pressure before driving to ensure it's even. Overall, just take your time to get used to it, and don't panic.
Driving a car with different front and rear wheel sizes on mountain roads requires more skill. Before entering a curve, slow down and downshift, turn the steering wheel slightly earlier, and use the rear wheel grip to push the front of the car into the turn. Don't rush to accelerate when exiting the curve to avoid understeer and loss of control. I often race on tracks and found through practice that smooth steering works better, with the steering wheel turned no more than half a turn. Keep the speed below 50 km/h when taking sharp turns.
I've been driving for decades, and safety always comes first. If the front wheels are narrow and the rear wheels are wide, the car body can easily become unstable when turning. Steering should be gentle and slow, avoiding sudden turns. Maintaining a speed of around 20 km/h is the most stable for turning, and large curves should be tackled by turning the wheel in steps. Be extra cautious in rainy or foggy conditions. I never speed and always keep up with regular vehicle inspections.
