What is the simple method for making a 90-degree turn?
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The simple method for making a 90-degree turn is: 1. Park the vehicle at the starting position for the 90-degree turn. After hearing the voice prompt, shift into first gear, release the handbrake, slowly lift the clutch, and maintain a semi-linked state to start moving at a steady speed; 2. Drive the vehicle appropriately close to the left side of the road, maintaining a distance of generally 20 to 30 cm. Adjust this distance from the beginning and avoid making corrections when close to the turn; 3. After adjusting the distance, focus your attention on the right door window glass. When the A-pillar aligns with the horizontal line of the inner corner of the 90-degree turn (or when the front hood of the car just covers the yellow line ahead), you can turn the steering wheel fully to the right; 4. After completing the turn, when you feel the car is about to straighten, slowly return the steering wheel to the center, then turn the steering wheel to the left to align the car body parallel with the lane edge line, and turn off the turn signal.
As a new driver who just got my license, I found the easiest way to make a 90-degree turn is to first slow down to a very low speed, usually below 10 km/h, check the mirrors and blind spots clearly before entering the turn to ensure no pedestrians or vehicles are interfering; the steering wheel should be turned to the appropriate angle in one motion, avoiding too many mid-turn adjustments, otherwise it’s easy to veer off or hit the curb. Related to this is controlling the direction of the car’s front end, keeping your eyes fixed on the turning point, and staying steady without panicking; practice more in an empty parking lot at first, so your body will develop muscle memory, making turns smoother and reducing the risk of scratches. The key is not to rush—safety is always the top priority. Once you get used to it, you’ll even be able to confidently navigate city intersections.
