Thursday, March 25, 2010

parallel parking

Revision: 4 points of parallel parking
1.front kerb - reverse till kerb just disappears from view of same-side sideview mirror
2.opposite-side sideview mirror - full-lock to same-side till back kerb diagonal to car, then straighten wheel
3.same-side windscreen wiper - reverse with straightened wheel till wiper is aligned
4.right button on windscreen - opposite-side full-lock till button is aligned, then straighten wheel

straighten car:
1st gear, same-side full-lock till car aligned then straighten wheel
reverse till back kerb just disappears from view in sideview mirror

moving out:
1st gear till back kerb in clear view again
reverse with same-side full-lock till button aligned
1st gear opposite-side full-lock till wiper aligned, then straighten wheel
straight out with straightened wheel till car aligned
same-side full-lock till car aligned, then straighten wheel and off you go!

notes:
1.keep looking behind for show of safety
2.adjust sideview mirrors to see door handles
3.remember to signal, check spots
4.once parked raise right hand?

hahaha

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