Will the car hit the wall if turning the steering wheel fully to the left while the right side is close to the wall?
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Backing up will definitely hit the wall; if you turn the steering wheel fully to the opposite side of the wall and move forward, the rear edge of the front wheels will hit the wall. Therefore, it is better to move forward slowly while gradually turning the steering wheel. Wait until the front of the car is far from the wall, and the rearview mirror shows that the rear of the car also has a safe distance from the wall, then you can fully turn the steering wheel to drive out. Here are some driving precautions: 1. Check the rearview mirror: When turning or changing lanes, you must turn on the turn signal and slow down. Always check the rearview mirror before turning; left turns mainly require checking the left rearview mirror, right turns mainly require checking the right rearview mirror, and both left and right turns require checking the interior rearview mirror. 2. Don’t stare at the front of the car: When driving on a clear road, look straight ahead 100 meters, not at the immediate front of the car. 3. Press the clutch: Usually, when decelerating at speeds above 40 km/h, there is no need to press the clutch first. Press the clutch when the speed drops to about 20 km/h. 4. Steering: Turn the steering wheel slowly at high speeds and quickly at low speeds.
I often encounter similar situations while driving. Whether the car will hit the wall when turning left with the right side close to the wall depends on the size of the car and its specific position. Generally, smaller cars have a smaller turning radius. If your car is too close to the wall, the front wheels will deviate outward when turning left, and the front part of the car may scrape the wall. I recommend practicing in an open space first—park a similar car close to the wall and test turning the steering wheel to observe the outward swing angle of the front. You should also consider the height of the wall. If the wall is low, it might be fine, but if the wall is high, the bumper or fender could easily get damaged. When parking daily, I always leave at least half a meter of space for turning maneuvers to avoid collisions. In tight spaces, turn the steering wheel slowly to allow the car to move smoothly. This skill requires repeated practice to master, but once you’re proficient, you won’t have to worry about it anymore.
