In the rookie drivers log book what do i put in the "comment " box and does anyone have any pointers on

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in the rookie drivers log book what do i put in the "comment " box and does anyone have any pointers on parrallel parking?i cannot hit the curb of i fail and i think it only gives me 3 min to do it in. If its longer let me know

Answer 1

Put what you have experienced during the day.

Step 1:

Use your turn signal to indicate the direction of the parking spot.

Step 2:

If the space is not yet vacant but the car in it is about to leave, wait behind the spot.

Step 3:

When the space is vacant, pull ahead of it until you have pulled up beside the car parked in front of the space. Your rear bumper should be even with that car's rear bumper with about 2 feet of road between you.

Step 4:

Put the car in reverse. Begin to back up slowly; as soon as the car starts moving, turn the wheel as far as it will go toward the curb.

Step 5:

Back slowly into the space.

Step 6:

When the back of your car's front door is even with the rear bumper of the car beside you, begin turning the wheel away from the curb.

Step 7:

Continue turning the wheel away from the curb and backing slowly into the space.

Step 8:

Straighten out the wheel, then pull forward or back in the space as needed to center yourself between the cars in front of and behind you. Your car should be 6 to 8 inches from the curb when you are parked.

Answer 2

In the 'Comments' box, enter your observations or experiences - what you did right, what you had problems with.

Parallel parking - Make sure the mirrors are adjusted properly - side view mirrors slightly overlap the view of the rear view mirror and are tilted down slightly...The most important thing to know is if the parking space is big enough...The space should be at least one and a half times the length of your vehicle...The 2nd most important part is the start...Be about 2 feet away from and parallel to the vehicle in front of the space you want...Right turn indicator 'on'...Put it in reverse, light on the gas, then cover the brake...As your back bumper passes the back bumper of the vehicle on the right, start turning the wheel to the right...Aim the right rear corner of your vehicle at a point about 3-4 feet in front of the vehicle behind you...Straighten the wheels...Then as the front of your vehicle passes the back of the vehicle in front, start turning left to straighten out...You should be no more than 18" from the curb...It is going to take some practice, just don't get frustrated...Keep doing it and it will be more comfortable for you...Kind of like se...uh, you know.

All the best