Is the wheel hitting the corner due to steering too early or too late in a right-angle turn?
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If the rear wheel hits the corner during a right-angle turn, it means the steering was initiated too early. If the steering is too late, the front of the car will sweep the line ahead. Before turning, try to drive as close to the outer side as possible. Adjust according to the speed (preferably in first gear with half-clutch), and when turning the wheel back, be decisive and even, avoiding sudden movements. Mastering the following three techniques is essential for a right-angle turn: Technique 1: Turn on the turn signal just before entering the right-angle turn zone, and use the ring finger of the left hand to press and prevent it from bouncing back. After the system prompts entry into the "right-angle turn" zone, turn off the turn signal. Technique 2: Steer the wheel to the right to adjust the distance between the car body and the right-side line to 30cm. Observe the highest point of the wiper or the point where one-third of the car's front aligns with the roadside line. Technique 3: Control the speed. When the door handle aligns with the right-angle line, steer the wheel fully to the left. Observe the rearview mirror, and when the car body is parallel to the side line, straighten the wheel.
I often encountered this issue during driving school practice - clipping the corner on 90-degree turns is mostly caused by turning the steering wheel too early. Turning early reduces the vehicle's turning radius, causing the front wheels to turn inward prematurely, which results in the tires directly hitting that corner. If you turn too late, the front of the car will swing outward, making it easy to cross the outer line. My instructor taught me a method: start turning the wheel when the hood covers the road edge line - this timing is most appropriate. Also pay attention to speed control; the slower you go, the easier it is to adjust. Seat position should be properly adjusted too - sitting upright helps accurately judge the front end position. After practicing several times, you'll develop the feel. Now I never clip that corner during tests.
A couple of days ago, my friend kept hitting the corner while practicing right-angle turns. I told him it's probably because he turned the steering wheel too abruptly. Turning early reduces the turning angle, making it easy for the front wheels to scrape against the inner corner of the right angle. It's best to observe the side mirrors and wait until the car body is about 30 centimeters away from the outer edge line before turning. Keep the car body as close to the outer side as possible to leave space for the inner tires. Turn the steering wheel smoothly and fully, avoiding sudden jerks. Stay relaxed during the test, as nervousness can lead to turning too early. Ideally, keep the speed below 10 kilometers per hour; any faster and it's hard to make corrections in time.
