How to Straighten the Car Body When Steering?
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Turn the steering wheel to the left in advance; if the left rearview mirror shows that the left side is narrow, delay turning the steering wheel to the left. Turn the steering wheel to the right in advance; if the right rearview mirror shows that the right side is narrow, delay turning the steering wheel to the right. The so-called "three-point alignment" refers to the projection point on the ground formed by the driver's eyes, any point on the car, and the ray connecting the first two points while driving. While driving, the driver can see the distance between the second and third points and surrounding obstacles, thereby determining the distance between the car body and the surrounding obstacles.
As a new driver who just got my license, I deeply understand that the key to straightening the car body and steering lies in not rushing to brake suddenly. After each turn, I first loosen my grip to let the steering wheel naturally return to position, feeling the car's center of gravity adjust, and avoid hastily turning the wheel. The steering wheel is designed with a rebound function—it gradually straightens itself after a turn, and the car body follows to align. When I first started driving, I often made the mistake of turning too sharply and immediately correcting the wheel, which caused the car to wobble violently and easily skid. Later, after practicing multiple times with my instructor, I learned to gently release my hands at the end of a turn, wait a second or two for the car to stabilize, and then decide whether to steer forward or turn again. Practicing low-speed turns on urban back roads is very effective. Remember to start slowly too—straightening the car body is the foundation of safe driving, so don’t rush to change lanes or accelerate.
