Parking Maneuvers

NV Driver Education Curriculum

Unit 3: The Driving TaskPresentation 7 of 7

Before we begin...Let’s Talk About It

Take 60 seconds to discuss:

What do colored curbs mean? Name the colors and what they indicate.

Share your thoughts with a partner.

Share your thoughts with a partner.

Parking Video

Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

See Rules of the Road video#11-Parking

http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/video/lets_drive/rules/parking/parking.htm#topVideo

(1:40)

• Plenty of room to enter and exit easily• Observe and follow all signs and laws• Communicate by signaling intention• Avoid spaces

– At end of parking lanes (being hit is more likely) – Near large vehicles (block line of sight)– Poorly parked vehicles

• Watch for other vehicles exiting/entering and pedestrians

Selecting a Parking Space

Exiting a Parking Space

Leaving a parking space requires speed control, steering control, and accurate judgment of space•Search for traffic and pedestrians•Communicate by signaling•Move slowly•Be aware of front (or rear) swing of the vehicle•Gradually accelerate•Check rear zone

Parking Laws

Parking is not permitted: • On sidewalks• In intersections

– Or within 20 feet of a crosswalk

• In front of a driveway– Or within 20 feet of fire station entrance– Or within 50 feet of railroad tracks

• On a bridge or overpass• On a controlled-access highway• Where prohibited by signs

or curb markings

No

“double

parking” No

“double

parking”

Types of Parking

• Angle Parking (A) spaces can be at the curb of a street on in a parking lot

• Perpendicular Parking (B) is used only in parking lots

• Parallel Parking (C) is used to back in between two vehicles along a curb

Using References Points

Knowing your reference points helps put the vehicle exactly where you want to park it.

• Standard Reference Points typical for most drivers

• Personal Reference Points an adaption for your vehicle

• Forward Reference Points when steering should begin in a maneuver

When the driver’s line of sight sees the center of the hood and the curb then the right tires are close to the curb.

Curb Parking

• Face vehicle same direction as traffic flow• Wheels within 18 inches of the curb• Colored curb markings control parking

WhiteVery short stop only (i.e. let off

passengers and mail)

GreenLimited time. Sign for time

limits.

Yellow

Loading zone

RedNo stopping, standing, or

parking

BlueHandicapped

parking

Parking Lot Strategies

• Obey speed limits• Follow directional signs• Do not drive diagonally

across parking lot• Be alert for pedestrians • Watch for other vehicle movement• Avoid tight spaces • Do not compete with other drivers for spaces

Safe Parking

• Position vehicle properly in the space– Pull far enough into space so vehicle does

not impede traffic flow

• Secure parking brake• Secure vehicle, locking valuable in trunk• Search all directions when exiting vehicle• Watch for drivers backing up

Angle Parking

Angle stalls are arranged at an angle• Easiest parking to perform• Turn the wheel when

driver’s “line of sight” is even with the first painted line

• Straighten wheels as center of hood passes the center of the space

Move SLOWLYat “creeping” speed

Perpendicular Parking

Perpendicular stalls are at 90 degrees• Need 7-8 feet from parked cars

– Best to enter from left side

• Turn the wheel when driver’s shoulder is even with the first painted line

• Straighten wheels as center of hood passes the center of the space

Tighter turn needs more room

Move SLOWLYat “creeping” speed

Exiting Angle and Perpendicular Parking

• Look over should for cross traffic before moving• Back up until front bumper is even with rear

bumper of the vehicle next to you• Turn wheels sharply in the direction you want

the rear of the vehicle to go

Parking Video

Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

See ADTSEA videoPerpendicular Pull-Through

http://www.adtsea.org/videos/Watch.aspx?VideoID=0cc3507d-3788-4625-ac74-9972f8df4166

(0:12) NO sound

See ADTSEA videoAngle Parking

http://www.adtsea.org/videos/Watch.aspx?VideoID=8bc0e1fa-65a4-4f8b-847d-5e5b1377b406

(0:12) NO sound

Backing into Perpendicular Parking

• Easier and safer to back into a space on your right

• When drive out, able to see on-coming traffic much better

Think of it as a turn in reverse

Backing into Parking Video

See eHow videoHow to Back Car

into Parking Spot(Tony’s Driving School - AZ)

http://www.ehow.com/video_4993681_back-car-parking-spot.html

(1:04)

Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

NOTE: May have advertisement when viewing.

See 60 Second Driver videoBacking In

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/BackingIn.html

(0:60)

Parking on Hills

• Take precautions to prevent vehicle from rolling down hill

• Always set parking brake• When parking uphill, turn front

wheels towards the curb• When parking downhill, turn

wheels away from the curb• If no curb, position wheels so

vehicle will roll off road

Parking on Hills Video

Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

NOTE: May have advertisement when viewing.

See 60 Second Driver videoParking Woes

(with up/down hill)

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/ParkingWoes.html

(0:60)

See eHow videoHow to Park on a Hill

(Tony’s Driving School - AZ)

http://www.ehow.com/video_4993685_park-hill.html

(0:56)

Parallel Parking

• Intended space must be at least one and a half times as long as your vehicle

• Manage your steering and speed

• Use reference points – the center and rear edge of your vehicle

Think of it as a lane

change in reverse

Turn Wheels Right

Turn Wheels Left

Turn Wheels Straight

Turn Wheels Straight

Parallel Parking Video

See eHow videoHow to Parallel Parking

http://www.ehow.com/video_1872_parallel-park.html

(1:20)

Click on web address to access video clips

*Suggest full screen viewing

NOTE: May have advertisement when viewing.

See 60 Second Driver videoParallel Parking

http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/parallel_parking.html

(0:60)

See ADTSEA videoParallel Parking

http://www.adtsea.org/videos/Watch.aspx?VideoID=e9519852-b829-4d45-b29d-7fd0c84b9f3c

(0:12) NO sound

Airport Parking

• Some parking is for temporary drop off and pick up only

• Vehicle may be towed if left unattended• Decide if you need short term, long term, or

metered parking• Place the parking

receipt in a secure location inside the vehicle

Garage Parking

• Watch for backup lights• Observe and follow all signs• Stay to the right• Turn on headlights • Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians• When leaving, approach vehicle with key in

hand, look around and inside vehicle for strangers

Driving Tip

Judge a driver by their car’s condition

Body or bumper damage can suggest

an inattentive or inexperienced driver.

Also, drifting in the lane can indicate a tired, drunk, or inattentive driver – get away from them.

Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts

Test Your Knowledge

When you park headed uphill next to a curb, the front wheels should be:

A.Any which way so long as the parking brake is set and the car is in gear

B.Parallel to the curb and with the parking brake set

C.Turned to the right, against the curb

D.Turned to the left and allowed to roll back against the curb

Test Your Knowledge

An eight-sided sign means:

A. Yield

B. Stop

C. Wrong Way

D. School Zone

Test Your Knowledge

When you see a yellow X lane signal, __________

A.Proceed with caution

B.You are approaching a dangerous intersection

C.Prepare to leave the lane safely

D.Stop if you can, because the light will soon be red