Checklist for Sessions 14-16

Place “S” for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:

  • Approaches the vehicle with awareness
  • Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments
  • Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping
  • Avoids hesitation
  • Uses commentary driving

Angle Parking

  • Signals intention
  • Approaches space at proper distance, and aligns the vehicle with the reference point
  • Aligns the vehicle side view mirror with the reference point
  • Controls speed and steers toward the target
  • Controls speed and monitors all four corners of the vehicle
  • Selects target to center the vehicle in the space
  • Positions the front bumper 3-6 inches from the curb or end of the space

Exiting Angle Parking Space

  • Signals intention
  • Aligns the vehicle with the reference point before turning the steering wheel
  • Controls speed and monitors all four corners of the vehicle and the path of travel
  • Steers into closest lane after the front bumper clears the back of the parked vehicle

Perpendicular Parking

  • Signals intention
  • Establishes proper distance (5-6 feet) from parked vehicle and uses reference point to begin turn
  • Controls speed and steers to target in center of space
  • Centers vehicle in the space
  • Positions the front bumper 3-6 inches from the curb or the end of the space

Exiting a Perpendicular Parking Space

  • Signals intention and aligns vehicle with the proper reference point
  • Controls speed and monitors all four corners of the vehicle and path of travel
  • Steers into proper lane after the front tire clears the back of the parked vehicle

Parallel Parking

  • Signals intention and stops the vehicle 2-3 feet parallel to the car in front
  • Shift to Reverse
  • Steer sharply right or left (whichever appropriate) until side view is even with rear bumper of other vehicle
  • Stop and straighten wheels
  • Back straight until vehicle’s front bumper is even with back bumper of other vehicle
  • Continues moving back while steering sharply left
  • Centers vehicle in parking space, 6-12 inches from the curb

Exiting Parallel Parking Space

  • Backs as near as possible to the vehicle which is parked behind the space
  • Checks traffic, signals, and shifts to Drive
  • Controls speed and steers out of the space
  • Straightens wheels gradually when front seat aligns with the back bumper of vehicle in front