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vanlassie

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10. It used to be easy

Reply to Liberal_in_LA (Original post)

Fri Feb 24, 2012, 07:20 PM

Feb 2012

I was taught to angle back until the center of the car behind was centered in my rear view mirror. Then to back straight and then crank to the right, and pull forward to center . Seems like this system worked great with big ol cars but I have many more struggles now. I think it's the higher sides and backs for safety that make positioning harder to gauge

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Do you need help parallel parking? [View all] Liberal_in_LA Feb 2012 OP

Yet another reason to be glad I drive an SUV with the spare wheel on the back slackmaster Feb 2012 #1

IMO ForgoTheConsequence Feb 2012 #2

I never turn my head to parallel park. Ron Green Feb 2012 #12

My daughter always looks for a lot and my grand-daughter can't park. appleannie1 Feb 2012 #3

if they learn how to parallel park, they have more options for parking Liberal_in_LA Feb 2012 #9

I have a small car Confusious Feb 2012 #4

Depends on the vehicle... hlthe2b Feb 2012 #5

I was 21 years old when I took my driver's test. RebelOne Feb 2012 #6

I was piloting boats before I ever learned to drive cars. Robb Feb 2012 #7

nope. Not in California. No backing around corners. Liberal_in_LA Feb 2012 #8

It used to be easy vanlassie Feb 2012 #10

Considering everyone positions their rearview mirror differently Codeine Feb 2012 #13

Why? vanlassie Feb 2012 #15

I love parallel parking! Codeine Feb 2012 #11

do tell please IcyPeas Feb 2012 #16

Your rear wheel is your "pivot point," Codeine Feb 2012 #18

Good description. MH1 Feb 2012 #22

So do I... from the right *and* left. WorseBeforeBetter Feb 2012 #23

I've never tried it the other way. Codeine Feb 2012 #24

I avoid paralell parking like a plaque. Have been known to walk blocks to stay away from it. And jwirr Feb 2012 #14

When my children (22 and 21) took Driver's Ed WCIL Feb 2012 #17

Here ya go- try this; A HERETIC I AM Feb 2012 #19

It was easier back when bumpers were bumpers bhikkhu Feb 2012 #20

No, anyone who has driven a forklift for an appreciable time will have no problem parking.. Fumesucker Feb 2012 #21