NV Driver Education Curriculum Parking Maneuvers NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 3: The Driving Task Presentation 7 of 7

Parking Laws Parking is not permitted: On sidewalks In intersections Or within 20 feet of a crosswalk In front of a driveway Or within 20 feet of fire station entrance Or within 50 feet of railroad tracks On a bridge or overpass On a controlled-access highway Where prohibited by signs or curb markings Ticket image from: http://www.michigandaily.com/content/what-does-city-do-parking-ticket-funds-ticket-park Sign image from: http://corksigns.com/signs/made-to-order/ Retrieved: 12/17/09 No “double parking”

Safe Parking Position vehicle properly in the space Pull far enough into space so vehicle does not impede traffic flow Secure parking brake Secure vehicle, locking valuable in trunk Search all directions when exiting vehicle Watch for other drivers backing up Stall image from: http://www.familycar.com/driving/parking.htm Bags in car image from: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/english/newsroom/MBDriver/HolidayHazards.html Backing car image from: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/getthere/2009/10/the_plight_of_pedestrians_in_p.html Retrieved: 12/17/09

Parking Lot Strategies Obey speed limits Follow directional signs Do not drive diagonally across parking lot Be alert for pedestrians Watch for other vehicle movement Avoid tight spaces Do not compete with other drivers for spaces Image from: http://www.driversedguru.com/drivers-ed-training-exercises/stage-1/stage-1-become-a-parking-expert/ Retrieved: 12/17/09

Selecting a Parking Space Plenty of room to enter and exit easily Observe and follow all signs and laws Communicate by signaling intention Avoid spaces At end of parking lanes (being hit is more likely) Near large vehicles (block line of sight) Poorly parked vehicles Watch for other vehicles exiting/entering and pedestrians Image from: http://www.fremontuniverse.com/2009/02/ Retrieved: 12/17/09

Garage Parking Watch for backup lights Observe and follow all signs Stay to the right Turn on headlights Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians When leaving, approach vehicle with key in hand, look around and inside vehicle for strangers Image from: http://www.easyrack.org/blog/2008/04/commercial-parking-garage-lights.html Retrieved: 12/18/09

Airport Parking Some parking is for temporary drop off and pick up only Vehicle may be towed if left unattended Decide if you need short term, long term, or metered parking Place the parking receipt in a secure location inside the vehicle Image from: http://www.gonomad.com/travelreader/archives/2009_04_01_archive.html Retrieved: 12/18/09

Curb Parking White Green Yellow Red Blue Face vehicle same direction as traffic flow Wheels within 18 inches of the curb Colored curb markings control parking White Green Yellow Red Blue Very short stop only (i.e. let off passengers and mail) Limited time. Sign for time limits. Loading zone No stopping, standing, or parking Handicapped parking Cars image from: http://www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/engineering/traffic/parking.asp 2hr Parking image from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 38 http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/dlbook.pdf Loading image from: http://www.artinprinting.com/no-parking-12-x-18-c-23_44_121.html No Parking image from: http://www.dot.state.co.us/S_Standards/Sign_Layout_2004/SHS/SHS.html Handicapped image from: http://forums.myspace.com/t/3198491.aspx?fuseaction=forums.viewthread&PageIndex=1527&SortOrder=0 Retrieved 12/17/09

Exiting a Parking Space Leaving a parking space requires speed control, steering control, and accurate judgment of space Search for traffic and pedestrians Communicate by signaling Move slowly Be aware of front (or rear) swing of the vehicle Gradually accelerate Check rear zone Image from: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/autos/0911/gallery.top_car_tech/index.html Retrieved: 12/17/09

See Rules of the Road video Parking Video See Rules of the Road video #11-Parking (California DMV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmtKdxE1CeU (1:40) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access “Rules of the Road” image from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9H0yON1Xf0 Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Types of Parking Angle Parking (A) spaces can be at the curb of a street on in a parking lot Perpendicular Parking (B) is used only in parking lots Parallel Parking (C) is used to back in between two vehicles along a curb Image from: Pearson Drive Right Textbook, 11th edition Page 71

Using References Points Knowing your reference points helps put the vehicle exactly where you want to park it. Standard Reference Points typical for most drivers Personal Reference Points an adaption for your vehicle Forward Reference Points when steering should begin in a maneuver Image from: http://www.pictureitdowntown.ca/en/gallery/view/410 Retrieved: 12/29/09 When the driver’s line of sight sees the center of the hood and the curb then the right tires are close to the curb.

Angle Parking Angle stalls are arranged at an angle Easiest parking to perform Turn the wheel when driver’s “line of sight” is even with the first painted line Straighten wheels as center of hood passes the center of the space Image from: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2002.htm Retrieved: 12/17/09 Move SLOWLY at “creeping” speed

Perpendicular Parking Perpendicular stalls are at 90 degrees Need 7-8 feet from parked cars Best to enter from left side Turn the wheel when driver’s shoulder is even with the first painted line Straighten wheels as center of hood passes the center of the space Tighter turn needs more room Move SLOWLY at “creeping” speed Images from: http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2002.htm Retrieved: 12/17/09

Exiting Angle and Perpendicular Parking Look over shoulder for cross traffic before moving Back up until front bumper is even with rear bumper of the vehicle next to you Turn wheels sharply in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go Girl image from: http://www.driversedguru.com/drivers-ed-training-exercises/stage-2/stage-2-backing-up/ Bumper image from: http://www.regentsplace.com/residential/123_car_parking.html?detectHtml=true Wheel image taken by CCSD Retrieved: 12/18/09

Backing into Perpendicular Parking Easier and safer to back into a space on your right When drive out, able to see on-coming traffic much better Think of it as a turn in reverse Step-by-step image from: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/BackingIn.html Cars image from: http://www.metrocouncil.org/profiles/eagan2.htm Retrieved: 12/18/09

Backing into Parking Video See 60 Second Driver video Backing Into a Parking Spot http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/BackingIn.html (0:60) See eHow video How to Back Car into Parking Spot (Tony’s Driving School - AZ) http://www.ehow.com/video_4993681_back-car-parking-spot.html (1:04) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Parking on Hills Take precautions to prevent vehicle from rolling down hill Always set parking brake When parking uphill, turn front wheels away from the curb When parking downhill, turn wheels towards the curb If no curb, position wheels so vehicle will roll off road Wheel images from: http://www.drive.subaru.com/Win03_QuickStops.htm Black & White image from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 39 http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/dlbook.pdf Retrieved 12/18/09

Parking on Hills Video Click on web address to access video clips See 60 Second Driver video Parking Woes (with up/down hill) http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/ParkingWoes.html (0:60) See eHow video How to Park on a Hill (Tony’s Driving School - AZ) http://www.ehow.com/video_4993685_park-hill.html (0:56) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Think of it as a lane change in reverse Parallel Parking Intended space must be at least one and a half times as long as your vehicle Manage your steering and speed Use reference points – the center and rear edge of your vehicle Turn Wheels Right Turn Wheels Straight Turn Wheels Left Cars image from: http://disappearednews.com/2008_01_01_archive.html Black & White image from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 39 http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/dlbook.pdf Retrieved 12/18/09 Turn Wheels Straight Think of it as a lane change in reverse

Parallel Parking Video See 60 Second Driver video Parallel Parking http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/parallel_parking.html (0:60) See eHow video How to Parallel Parking http://www.ehow.com/video_1872_parallel-park.html (1:20) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Driving Tip Judge a driver by their car’s condition Body or bumper damage can suggest an inattentive or inexperienced driver. Front bumper image from: http://blogs.thecarconnection.com/marty-blog/1039004_gm-to-work-with-national-federation-of-the-blind-on-2011-chevy-volt-sounds Back bumper image from: http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-brag/108946-smashed-bumper-repair-lexus-ls430.html Retrieved: 12/21/09 Also, drifting in the lane can indicate a tired, drunk, or inattentive driver – get away from them.