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Before talking about how to judge the distance of a car through the rearview mirror and reverse safely without scratching, I would like to share a story of mine. That was when I first started learning to drive, and I practiced reversing in a parking lot for the first time. At that time, I was so nervous that my palms were sweaty, and I was worried that I would accidentally scratch the car. Just as I was trying to reverse the car, the coach taught me a trick, which was to use the rearview mirror to judge the distance.
I've found that judging the distance of a car through the rearview mirror is not a difficult task, as long as you have the right methods and skills, you can easily do it. Below I will share some of the lessons I have learned in the hope that I can help more novice drivers.
First of all, pay attention to adjusting the angle and position of the rearview mirror. The rearview mirror should be able to clearly see the rear of the car, while also being careful not to create blind spots to ensure that you can see the surroundings in all directions.
Secondly, learn to use the reference point in the rearview mirror to judge the distance between the vehicles. When practicing reversing, I found that I could use certain fixed objects in the rearview mirror or parts of the vehicle as reference points to help determine the distance between the vehicles. For example, you can use a window frame line in the rearview mirror to align a marker pole in a parking lot, so that you can accurately grasp the distance between the car and the obstacle.
Also, be vigilant at all times and be mindful of your surroundings. When reversing, it is necessary to rely not only on the rearview mirror, but also through the rearview mirror on the left and right rear and directly observing the rear of the car to fully understand the surrounding situation and ensure that no other vehicles or pedestrians are approaching to avoid collisions or accidents.
Finally, practice many times to master the reversing technique. Reversing is one of the most important skills in driving, and it takes constant practice and experience to become proficient. You can choose to practice in an open parking lot or in a safe place to gradually improve your reversing skills.
Through the above methods and experience, I gradually mastered how to judge the distance of the car through the rearview mirror, and reverses safely without scratching. These experiences not only helped me pass the driving test successfully, but also gave me more sense of security and confidence in daily driving.
In addition to the above, I would also like to share some other related tips and precautions about reversing. The first is to keep the vehicle steady, do not brake or accelerate sharply, but maintain a slow and steady speed, so that you can better control the vehicle and avoid accidents. The second is to pay attention to pedestrians and other vehicles around you to avoid unnecessary danger and trouble during the reversing process. Finally, it is necessary to observe the road conditions behind in time to avoid collisions with other vehicles or obstacles when reversing.
In general, judging the distance between vehicles through the rearview mirror and reversing safely without scratching are important skills that every driver needs to master. Hopefully, the above experience and tips will help more novice drivers so that everyone can drive safely and confidently.