Stop
STEP 3
Turn the wheels all the way to the left
Slowly back up monitoring the right front fender until you are parallel with and within 12 inches of the curb.
16. Parallel Parking – Exiting the Space:
Back-up as far as you can go without touching the vehicle behind and signal
Turn your wheels all the way to the left and shift to Drive
Check traffic and make sure your right front fender will clear the rear of the vehicle in front of you
Turn wheels slowly to the right when your side view mirror aligns with the bumper of the vehicle ahead
Select target in your path of travel and gently accelerate
17. Parking on a Hill – Facing Downhill
Parking with or without a curb
Position your vehicle 6” from the curb
Let the car move slowly forward while turning the steering wheel sharply to the right until the right front tire rests against the curb
Shift into “P” (Park) if your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission or into REVERSE gear for a manual transmission
18. Parking on a Hill – Uphill with No Curb:
Drive as far off the roadway onto the shoulder as possible and stop
Turn wheels away from traffic
Shift into “P” (Park) automatic transmission, or into FIRST gear for a manual transmission
Engage the parking brake
Parking Uphill
with NO Curb
19. Parking on a Hill – Uphill With a Curb:
Position your vehicle 6” from the curb and stop
Turn your steering wheel away from curb and let the vehicle move slowly back until the back of the front tire touches the curb
Shift into “P” (Park) if your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission or FIRST with a manual transmission
Uphill Parking
With a Curb
Engage the parking brake
20. Parking Lot Strategies:
Obey speed limits
Obey the signs and pavement markings
Do not drive diagonally across parking lot lane markings
Be alert for pedestrians, bicyclists, roller-bladders and skateboarders
Avoid tight parking spaces
Avoid competing for a parking space
Park so the front and rear of vehicle is not in the flow of traffic
Position the vehicle properly in the space
Secure parking brake
Secure the vehicle, locking valuables in the trunk
Search all directions before exiting the parking space
Watch for drivers backing who may not see vehicles to the rear
21. Parking Garage Strategies:
Watch for backup lights
Observe and follow all signs
Stay to the right
Use headlights
Be aware of people in and around the garage
When entering the parking garage, be aware of your surroundings, approach the vehicle with key in hand, look around and in the vehicle for unwanted passengers
Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians
22. Handicapped Parking:
Vehicles displaying this symbol on their license plate or in the car on a special card may park in handicapped spaces
Non-handicapped drivers are prohibited from parking in handicapped parking areas and may be fined ($100 +) for violations
A disabled person will be fined $500.00 if he/she lets someone use his/her parking placard and can have parking privileges revoked.
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