What is the typical turning radius for a small car in meters?
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The typical turning radius for a small car is 6 meters. Calculation method for turning radius: Based on the track of the outer center of the steering wheel, the minimum turning radius is calculated from the outermost point of the vehicle body; where R0—the minimum turning radius of the outer center track of the steering wheel; R—the minimum turning radius of the outermost point of the vehicle body, L—wheelbase, θmax—the maximum steering angle of the outer steering wheel, front track, front overhang length, overall vehicle width, kingpin center distance. The turning radius of the vehicle is defined as R, the distance from the vehicle's longitudinal symmetrical plane to the instantaneous turning center O. Here is an introduction to the turning radii of various types of vehicles: 1. Microcars have a turning radius of 4.50m. 2. Small cars have a turning radius of 6.00m. 3. Light vehicles have a turning radius of 6.50-8.00m. 4. Medium-sized vehicles generally have a turning radius of 8.00-12.00m. 5. Articulated vehicles generally have a turning radius of 10.50-12.50m. 6. Ordinary fire trucks have a turning radius of 9.00m. 7. Large fire trucks generally have a turning radius of 12.00m. 8. Aerial fire trucks have a turning radius of 12.00m. 9. Some special fire vehicles have a turning radius of 16.00-20.00m. Here are four points to note when turning a car: Use turn signals: You must turn on the turn signal when turning, otherwise the driver behind may misjudge, leading to unnecessary casualties. Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply: When turning, reduce speed and avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply to prevent excessive centrifugal force causing the car to skid. Avoid coasting into turns: In neutral gear, the engine cannot control the rotation of the wheels, and the car moves by inertia. All braking and steering operations are significantly less effective, which can easily lead to safety hazards. Turn left in a wide arc: To avoid obstacles or collisions, try to turn as far as possible.
