Transcript Unit 5 Basic Vehicle Control and Maneuvering

Parallel Parking
Identify 1½ Car Lengths
of Available Space
Communication and
Preparation are
paramount!
We call that COM-PREP
6 COM-PREP Tools
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Signal Lights
Brake Lights
Speed Adjustment
Side Position
Rear Position
Reverse Lights
Be Clear and Precise
COM-PREP
1. Signal Right
Be Clear and Precise
COM-PREP
2. Brake Lights Tap &
Apply the Brake
3. Speed Adjustment
Approach slowly
enough that no one
will misinterpret your
signaling for a right
turn
Be Clear and Precise
COM-PREP
4. Side Position 3 feet
away from and
parallel to the left
edge of the space
(stop next to the
space evaluate its
size if necessary)
Be Clear and Precise
COM-PREP
5. Rear Position: Stop
when right rear pivot
point of your vehicle
aligns with the left
rear of the front
vehicle
6. Reverse Lights
Many Techniques
Here’s one
COM-PREP
Search and Yield Check Left Front
Swing
• Turn Steering wheel all
the way right
• Slowly inch back, your
vehicle will move to the
right as you back…
Many Techniques
Many Techniques
Many Techniques
Back to the Right
Back to the Right
Back to the Right
Back to the Right
• Back until you see the
inside corner of the car
in back in your side
mirror.
• Straighten your wheels
(as little as possible rearward
movement while turning the
wheels) and continue to
inch back until your right
front tire is at the corner
of the car in front.
Back to the Left
• When your wheels are
at the corner of the
vehicle in front, turn
the wheels all the way
left.
• After turning the
wheels, begin backing
slowly into position.
Back to the Left
Back to the Left
• Target the left front of
the rear vehicle again
• Turn wheel rapidly and
fully left
• Stop before touching the
rear vehicle
Back to the Left
• Target the left front of
the rear vehicle again
• Turn wheel rapidly and
fully left
• Stop before touching the
rear vehicle
To Complete
Parking…
• Be sure to watch front swing
as your vehicle passes forward
vehicle
• Constantly monitor all mirrors
and check blind spot(s)
• When vehicle is parallel with
forward and back vehicles,
stop.
• Secure vehicle. In Oregon,
you must straighten the tires
after you are situated in the
space.
To Re-enter Traffic
• Shift to Drive, Turn your wheels
• Search for clear path and yield
to other traffic
• Use your turn indicator or a
hand and arm signal
• Check blindspot
• Target the center of your
intended path
• Decrease brake pressure, inch
car forward while turning wheel
rapidly and fully left
• Straighten in your lane
• Cancel Signal
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
To Re-enter Traffic
Key Steps
 COM-PREP
 REAR PIVOT POINT
 CHECK LEFT FRONT CORNER
SWING - Search & Yield
 BACK TO 45 DEGREE ANGLE
 CREEP & TIME CLEARANCE
 LEAVE VEHICLE’S WHEELS TURNED
TO LEFT FOR EASY EXIT