What is the trick for maintaining 30cm distance in right-angle turns?
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Engine hood reference point, wiper rivet reference point, and rearview mirror reference point. Here are the detailed explanations: Engine hood reference point: When entering a left right-angle turn, first align the vehicle body and drive close to the right side of the road, ensuring that the right 1/3 of the engine hood aligns with the right edge line of the road. Maintain this alignment by making slight steering adjustments, keeping the right side of the vehicle approximately 30cm from the road edge line. Wiper rivet reference point: When entering a left right-angle turn and aligning the vehicle body to drive close to the right side, position the left wiper rivet to align with the right edge line of the road. Maintain this position while driving, keeping the vehicle body approximately 30cm from the road edge line. Rearview mirror reference point: For a left right-angle turn, observe the right rearview mirror. When driving close to the right side, ensure that the door handle in the mirror image just touches the right edge line of the road, keeping the right side of the vehicle approximately 30cm from the edge line. For a right right-angle turn, due to different observation distances and angles, when the mirror image shows the vehicle body or rear wheel is about two fingers' width from the roadside line, the left side of the vehicle should be approximately 30cm from the roadside line.
When I was learning to drive, the trick for the 30cm right-angle turn was to find reference points and control the speed slowly. The instructor taught me to adjust the seat and mirrors first to ensure a clear view. When turning, align with the roadside line, and when the right door handle coincides with the line, quickly turn the steering wheel to full lock. At the same time, check the right mirror to keep the wheel about 30cm from the line. If it's too close, make slight adjustments; if too far, correct early. The whole process should be done at a slow speed, maintaining idle speed to prevent the car from rushing too fast and losing control. Practice in an open area with marked lines, repeating it over a dozen times until you master it. The key is accurate alignment, quick steering, and staying calm. This technique is not only useful for the test but also practical for roadside parking to avoid scratches.
