Drivers are just realizing how to avoid scratching their car during tight maneuvers using simple ‘A
TIGHT maneuvers can make even the most seasoned driver feel anxious, but one car expert has shown how to leave these fears in your rearview mirror.
The auto enthusiast posted a TikTok explaining how to use a sedan's exterior A and B pillars as spatial reference points in close quarters.
Che's (@chegeceping) video clip begins with him outlining where a car's A and B-pillars are.
The gearhead explained that pillar A is the sloping pillar that supports a car's windshield and that Pillar B is right behind the driver's seats between a front and rear window.
Che outlines an example where you must turn to avoid an upcoming obstacle or another vehicle.
This driving wizard says to look at the angle of your car's A-pillar in your windshield's lower-left corner.
Che suggests turning your steering wheel entirely once the lower part of your vehicle's A-pillar aligns with the base of the obstacle in front of you.
Next, Che discusses driving past parked cars on tight roads without scratching your whip.
You'll know it's safe to pass when your car's A-pillar angle in the windshield's lower-left corner aligns with the oncoming car's headlights, he said.
Che's next tip helps drivers pull out of a tight parking space.
The auto enthusiast says you’ll have enough room to turn out of a spot when your car's B-pillar aligns with the other vehicle's front.
Backing out of a tight parking space would involve you beginning to turn once your car's A-pillar aligns with the other vehicle's front, according to Che.
Lastly, Che says you can avoid drifting from your lane during tight squeezes by checking that your car's A-pillar angle coincides with the road's left boundary line.
Doing so will ensure that you have about a food and a half of space between the side of the car and the line.