Note the distance between cars for new drivers
(Baonghean.vn) - Keeping a safe distance is one of the basic skills that every learner of driving a car must know, even master before driving on the road. However, experience alone is not enough, but you need to have "pocket" tricks to drive safely.
1. Watch for cars in front
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Try finding a car parked on the street and stand behind it. If you are not used to it, park a distance away. See how far the driver can see.the back of the car, get out and check, move back and forth until you get it right.
If the driver sees the lower edge of a 7-seater license plate or the upper edge of a 4-seater license plate, the car is about 1 meter away from them; sees their rear wheel, it is about 2 meters away; sees their wheel touching the ground, it is about 3 meters away.
When driving on a crowded or congested road, keep a distance of 1 meter (close to the bottom edge of the license plate of a 7-seat car or the top edge of the license plate of a 4-seat car) so that motorbikes cannot squeeze in. If the driver is parking behind another car and needs to turn the car around, he should back up until he can see the rear wheel of the car in front.
2. Watch for motorbikes in front
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New drivers can practice by parking at home, taking out the motorbike and placing it about 1 meter in front of the car. When sitting in the driver's seat, see how far down the back of the motorbike you can see. If it is a 7-seater car, the driver will often see the 2-wheeled vehicle covered up to the top edge of the license plate.
From that, when going out on the street, if there is a motorbike in front, you must wait until the front of the vehicle covers the upper edge of the license plate and then you must stop.
3. Keep motorbikes on the right
Similar to the above, the driver places the motorbike at the right front corner to get used to seeing how far the safe distance is at each corner. For example, the driver will usually see the waist of the motorbike rider if the motorbike is level with his/her nose; but if the motorbike is in front, he/she will only see the knees.
4. Choose a safe space
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The space needed for a vehicle to safely cross an intersection or merge into traffic is called a clearance. In reality, having a large enough clearance to ensure safety is not always easy. When choosing a clearance, it is necessary to evaluate the following factors: traffic speed, driver's operating time, acceleration time for the vehicle to reach the speed of the traffic flow...
If stopped at a red light, under ideal conditions most vehicles need 2 seconds to go straight; 5 seconds to turn right and reach a speed of 50 km/h; 7 seconds to turn left and reach a speed of 50 km/h.
5. Create a safe space ahead
The safe distance ahead should be greater than the distance the vehicle has traveled from the moment the driver perceives a hazard and intends to stop until the vehicle has come to a complete stop. It takes about three-quarters of a second for the driver to see and make the decision to stop. The same amount of time is needed to apply the brakes.
A safe distance from the vehicle in front is equivalent to the distance the vehicle travels in 2 seconds in good weather and road conditions; this will increase to 3 seconds on the highway; 4 seconds in bad weather, uneven or slippery road surfaces. Allow at least 3 seconds if visibility ahead is limited.
6. Vehicle position in lane
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When driving on a two-way street, stay close to the center line, which will limit other cars from "entering" your lane. When in the edge lane, be careful to avoid hazards from the side, such as other cars' doors that may open. In most cases, drive in the center of the lane. Avoid driving into other cars' blind spots.
If you need to overtake, do so quickly; always stay in the correct lane when approaching red lights.
