6 Big Secrets of Door Handles

        During parking, many novice drivers struggle to judge the distance in front and behind. Without a backup camera, it becomes challenging to assess the spacing accurately. Most new cars nowadays come equipped with a reverse camera to assist in parking. However, experienced drivers, often referred to as "veterans" or "old hands," can judge distances effectively without relying on a backup camera. They leverage the door handles to make parking and driving more manageable. Knowing the "6 Big Secrets of Door Handles" can make the driving and parking process much smoother. Mirror Adjustment: Adjusting the rearview mirrors is crucial for drivers, acting as a second set of eyes. To maximize visibility, adjust the left front door handle to the lower right corner of the left mirror and the right front door handle to the lower left corner of the right mirror. This provides the widest field of view, allowing drivers to observe steps and surrounding vehicles during parking and driving. Parallel Parking: Door handles play a crucial role in parallel parking. While learning this skill, focus on the right front door handle. When it aligns or intersects with the curb, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. This technique streamlines parallel parking, reducing the need for adjustments and ensuring accuracy. Mechanical Keyhole: Despite keyless entry, situations may arise where the key fob has no power. In such cases, locate the hidden mechanical keyhole, often integrated into the key itself. Insert the key and unlock the door by manipulating the handle's keyhole, ensuring access even when facing keyless entry issues. Rear Distance Judgment: When parking, especially in spaces designated for backing in, drivers need to judge the distance between the car's rear and obstacles without a backup camera. Utilizing the front door handle's position, if it aligns or intersects with the rear step, pressing the brake promptly indicates a distance of approximately 30 cm, simplifying backing into parking spaces. Front Distance Judgment: When facing a perpendicular or horizontally parked vehicle, observe the front door handle's position. If it disappears from view, pressing the brake immediately is crucial, as the front distance is now only about 10 cm, preventing a collision with the front vehicle. Side Distance Judgment: After parking, to avoid collisions when opening the car door, observe the door handle of the adjacent vehicle. If it aligns with the interior frame of your car door, opening your door won't result in contact with the neighboring vehicle. Due to the very low temperatures in winter, most of the time the temperature is below freezing. After washing the car, some residual water may accumulate in the door handles, locks, door frame gaps, and other areas. Overnight, the cold temperatures cause the water to freeze, firmly locking the car doors, making it impossible to open them in the morning. When the car doors are frozen, the most effective solution is to pour warm water on the frozen parts to quickly melt the ice. Alternatively, waiting until noon when the sun is strong and temperatures rise allows for the doors to be opened. It is recommended to choose an appropriate time when washing the car, preferably during the sunny part of the day. Thoroughly dry areas with water to prevent issues, and allow time for the car to air-dry, effortlessly avoiding the problem of frozen car doors.