parallel parking and backing out Flashcards
How should you keep your foot throughout making a parallel parking maneuver?
Lightly on the brake
Should you signal when you find a spot to parallel park?
Yes!
How long should the spot you are looking to park be?
1 and 1/2 car lengths long
After signaling as you approach your spot, what should you do next?
Stop right next to the car in the front of the spot you want to park in
What should you do before you reverse into the spot?
Check ALL blind spots
When beginning to back in, which way do you turn your wheels?
Sharply to the RIGHT!
Back up until your front tires are ___?
Even with the back bumper of the other car
After making sure your front tires are even with the other car, which way should you turn your wheels?
LEFT
What is the last thing you must do in parallel parking?
Straighten your wheel and canter your car.
what should you always do when backing out?
signal and check your mirrors