Should You Turn Earlier or Later When the Seat is Lower?

[LucyLee]

You should turn earlier when the seat is lower. Below are some related tips for reverse parking: 1. "Non-character" reverse parking: In this method, your vehicle is perpendicular to the parking space. Using your car's B-pillar as a reference and the first parking space as a marker, you can generally reverse into the third space. This positioning technique is more suitable for novice drivers. The advantage is that if mastered well, it allows for a one-time entry, but the downside is that it's somewhat mechanical. 2. "Straight-line" parallel parking: For "straight-line" parallel parking, use the car in front as a reference. Align your vehicle, turn the steering wheel to the right, and when the angle between the two cars reaches 45 degrees, observe and then straighten the steering wheel while reversing. If estimated correctly, you can complete the parking in one go.

[DiJulian]

The seat is too low, and I feel like I tend to make turns or stops too early when driving. Because you sit lower, your eye level is lower, making reference points ahead appear closer—such as turning points or stop lines seem to arrive sooner, prompting actions to start earlier. In practice, this can lead to misjudgments like steering too early or braking prematurely, posing safety risks. Having driven many cars, I know it’s important to adjust the seat to the right height promptly in such cases. Your feet should naturally reach the pedals, and your view should be clear and unobstructed to avoid mistakes. Remember, improper height significantly impacts driving, especially for beginners—safety first, comfort second.

[VonBrynlee]

When the seat is adjusted too low, the reference points tend to appear earlier, leading to premature operations. I've thought about this, and the principle is simple: the lower you sit, the lower your eye position, causing your line of sight to tilt downward. As a result, reference points seem closer and appear sooner. For example, when looking at a target point by the roadside, you might feel it's approaching and act too early, increasing the risk of hitting the curb or veering off. This is no trivial matter—safe driving hinges on maintaining a level and far-reaching line of sight. It's advisable to adjust the seat so your feet comfortably reach the pedals and your vision covers most of the windshield. Don’t overlook seat adjustment; it plays a crucial role in daily driving.

[AutumnAnn]

When I first started learning to drive, I set the seat too low, which often caused me to act too early when referencing points. The low seat lowered my line of sight, making reference points appear closer and leading to misjudgments, such as turning the wheel too early and inaccurately. Later, after adjusting the seat higher, my visibility improved, and my judgment of reference points became more accurate. A reminder to everyone: seat height affects visibility and operation—it should be moderate and not too low.