Pulling over is a very basic but crucial part of driving technology. I have also faced the difficulties and challenges of pulling over, and through continuous practice and summary, I have summed up some skills to judge the distance between the wheels and the roadside, which can effectively avoid scratching the roadside obstacles. Below I will share three tips that I hope will help you when pulling over.
The first trick is to judge the wheel position through the mirror. When I first started learning to drive, I often encountered the problem of not being able to accurately judge the position of the wheels when pulling over, which led to frequent scratches on the roadside. Later I discovered that the mirror could be used to help judge the distance between the wheels and the curb. When the distance between the wheels and the roadside is small, the roadside scenery will be reflected in the mirror, and the position of the wheels can be clearly seen. This method is very helpful for judging the distance between the wheels and the roadside, which can effectively avoid scratching roadside obstacles.
The second technique is to use the perspective of the side window to determine the position of the wheels. When pulling over, you can lower the side window panes parallel to the curb and observe the distance of the wheels from the curb through the perspective of the side window. If the roadside scenery can be clearly seen in the side window, it means that the distance between the wheels and the roadside is small, and the vehicle position needs to be adjusted in time. Through this method, it can effectively avoid scraping roadside obstacles and improve the accuracy of pulling over.
The third technique is to use body markings to help determine the position of the wheels. Modern cars are usually marked with a parking assist line or markings on the body of the vehicle, which can help the driver accurately determine the distance between the vehicle and the curb. When pulling over, you can keep the body markings at a certain distance from the curb and then adjust the vehicle's parking position according to the location of the markings. This method is simple and practical, and can effectively avoid scratching roadside obstacles.
In addition to the above three tips, I have also summed up some experience in actual driving. For example, when pulling over, it is important to maintain a moderate speed and avoid braking or accelerating sharply, which will make it easier to control where the vehicle is parked. In addition, pay attention to the obstacles on the side of the road to avoid scratches caused by improper choice of parking location. Through continuous practice and summarization, I gradually mastered the skill of pulling over, and I can complete the parking without scratching the roadside obstacles.
In one of my most recent driving experiences, I came across a young female driver who frequently scraped the side of the road when pulling over. I helped her solve this problem by sharing my experience and tips and taught her how to accurately judge the distance between the wheels and the curb and avoid scratching the roadside obstacles. She gradually mastered these techniques in practice, and eventually managed to pull over to a perfect pullover. This experience was very gratifying and strengthened my confidence in the technique of pulling over.
Through this article, I hope to pass on to you the tips and experiences of pulling over and helping you complete the parking task more easily and safely in your daily driving. Although it seems simple to pull over, if you master the right skills and methods, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary troubles and losses. I hope that everyone can become a skilled driver, drive safely, and arrive at the destination safely.