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Bell Ringer #3. List 3 places you should NOT park. Oops…You just parked in one of those places that you’re NOT supposed to park…describe in detail what happens next. *Think about consequences *At least 2 paragraphs. Parking. Day 3 Objectives I will learn… COPY.
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Bell Ringer #3 • List 3 places you should NOT park. • Oops…You just parked in one of those places that you’re NOT supposed to park…describe in detail what happens next. *Think about consequences *At least 2 paragraphs
Day 3 ObjectivesI will learn…COPY • How to perform different types of parking maneuvers. • Where I can and can NOT park. • How to read parking signs.
Parking You may NOT Park • Beside another parked vehicle • On crosswalks or sidewalks • By curbs painted yellow • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant • Within 20 feet of an intersection • Within 15 feet of the entrance to a fire or rescue station • Within 500 feet of a fire truck answering a call • Within 50 feet of a RR crossing
PAINTED CURBS WHITE:stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers. YELLOW: Stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car. RED: Do not stop, stand or park.. BLUE: Parking is reserved for persons with disabilities DMVM P. 39
Angle Parking Parking at a 30 Degree Angle to the Curb
Right or Left Angle Parking • Stay 3-5 feet from parked vehicles to give yourself room to see and maneuver. • Observe traffic in all directions, and signal for a right turn.
Right or Left Angle Parking • Proceed until you can see along the left side of the vehicle on the right space you will enter. • Steer sharply to the right. • Creep ahead slowly into the space midway between the lines
Right or Left Angle Parking • Check left front and right rear for clearance. • As you straighten the wheels, move forward until the front of your vehicle is aligned with those on both sides.
Right or Left Angle Parking Backing out • Check over right shoulder. • Back out turning steering wheel to the right • Check left front and right rear for clearance. • Drive with flow of traffic
Perpendicular Parking Parking at a 90 Degree Angle to the Curb
Perpendicular Parking • Stay 5-7 feet from parked cars for best visibility. • Check traffic in all directions. • Signal for a right turn
Perpendicular Parking • While driving slowly, start turning right when you can look down the right side of the vehicle parked to the right of your chosen space.
Perpendicular Parking • Check for clearance of your left front bumper and right rear fender. • As you straighten the wheels, center the vehicle and move slowly to the curb or inline with the vehicle next to you.
Parallel Parking Parking Parallel to the Curb
Parallel Parking • Approach the parking spot in the proper lane • Check traffic behind you. • Signal in the direction of the curb. • Tap brakes to alert vehicles behind you.
Parallel Parking • Move parallel to the vehicle in front of the space, leaving about 3-4 feet between vehicles. • Stop when outside mirrors are even. • Keep foot on brake and shift to Reverse
Parallel Parking • Turn the steering wheel sharply to the right. • Back up slowly until you can see down the rear bumper of the vehicle in front.
Parallel Parking • Continue backing slowly, straightening your front wheels. • When your front bumper lines up with the rear bumper of the vehicle you’re parking behind, begin steering rapidly to the left.
Parallel Parking • Stop before making contact with the bumper of the vehicle behind the space. • With your foot on the brake, shift to Drive. • Move forward slowly centering your vehicle in the parking space.
Parking on a Hill When parking on a hill, you need to take special precautions to make sure your vehicle will not roll into the street and into traffic.
Uphill Parking With a curb: • Bring vehicle to normal parallel parked position. • Turn wheels to the left as far as they will go. • Place vehicle in Neutral (N), cover the brake, and allow vehicle to roll back slowly until the right front tire touches the curb. • Set parking brake. Up Hill + Curb
Uphill Parking Without a curb: • Bring vehicle to normal parallel parked position. • Center vehicle in the parking space with the front wheels turned to the right as far as they will go. • If the vehicle begins to roll, it will move off roadway. Up Hill - Curb
Downhill Parking With a curb: • Bring vehicle to normal parallel parked position. • Turn wheels to the right as far as they will go and move slowly forward. • Stop the vehicle when the front right tire touches the curb. • Set the parking brake. Down Hill
Downhill Parking With out a curb: • Bring vehicle to normal parallel parked position. • Turn wheels to the right as far as they will go. • Stop the vehicle as close to the inner edge of the shoulder as possible. • Set the parking brake. Down Hill