How to Parallel Park a Large Vehicle for a Driver's Test
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
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0:00 Basics of Parallel Parking
1:17 Parallel Park #1
3:24 Parallel Park #2
4:49 Outside View of Parallel Park
5:37 Smart tips
6:21 Automatic Fail
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Thank you so much for all your videos. I watched a lot of them 2 weeks before my exam, especially all your parallel parking videos. I used a pick up truck during my road test and I passed in one take with lots of good comments from the examiner! I believe it’s all because of your tips. I didn’t even go to a driving instructor. I will definitely recommend you to all my friends taking their road test in Alberta. I don’t comment on YT vids but I just can’t thank you enough for all your efforts here. 🙂
Hi @user-yl3zv4sf3j - thank you for your kind words. That is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
what do you do if your vehicle is longer than the one that is parked when you pull up and what to do if your vehicle is shorter in length than the car that is already park???@@smartdrivetest
Passed mine as well today was nervous just before about parallel parking as I messed up a few times before pulling in to do my test but during the test it went about as smooth as it could have and couldn’t be happier right now thanks for all these helpful videos
Hi Michael T - that is *_SUPER DUPER GREAT_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
Thanks sir, I passed the parallel parking test bcs of your tips and the person told me that he’s impressed with my paralel parking skill! Lol. Thanks once again!
That's awesome Sarah - so you have a license to drive by yourself? Just confirming. Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest yes Sir, I got the license, I passed my first roadtest with a truck. it was awesome! keep up giving useful and safe driving tips!
Hi Sarah Sausan - that is TREMENDOUS news that you passed in a truck! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip? Please don't tell me it was to pick up a load of gravel....kidding! ;p0
@@smartdrivetest Thanks!
yeah we are all so happy, furthermore my dad, so I'll be his substitute as my mom's chauffeur lol.
I'll just go to a nursery to buy a lot of mulch for my mom's plants.
Thanks Rick I got my license a few days ago appreciate all the tips and tricks
Hi BIG BABY Shawn Rossin - that is BRILLIANT news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
This is the first video that I could find, that details how to park a bigger/longer car. I have a Holden Commodore Sportwagon and he is not a little boy. This video will help me out immeasurably. Thankyou very much. 💙
You saved my bacon. I practiced and practiced and just couldn't get a perfect parallel park with our Ford Expedition, the only vehicle I had available to me. I finally found this video the morning of my test, but couldn't practice because my husband was at work (he left the truck at the test centre for me). Using horizon reference points instead of vehicle reference points gave me the best parallel park of my life during my exam. A+ video, A+ park job :-)
Great training session on how to parallel park with large vehicles Rick
Hi Dion Thomas - Thank you. Happy to hear we could help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
Having a target helps so much, thank you. I drive a 14 ft long truck and this was a god send
Hi HaShTaGz ___ - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Great Video on parallel parking a larger vehicle! You really explained well how to find the 45 degree mark for parallel parking in this video. I have parallel parked between cones, but have always been to nervous to parallel park between real cars.
Hi Kari Ostlie - Thank you Kari. Try parallel parking behind one car to start. And as you get more confidence you can park between 2 cars. Also, if you have a backup camera, these work really will for know how close you are to the vehicle behind. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I passed my road test today. Thanks for the help sir.
Hi Abdul - that is *_TERRIFIC_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
Ugh! Been driving since 1978, had to take my driving test again with a Chevy Colorado and hit the pole! I was way to confident, thank you thank you for their video I’m going to go practice and calm down (it was snowing and overall bad weather to boot) so I can pass it next time. I even drove for TDCJ, so hearing that tap again the pole was shocking and demoralizing. I got this now!
Thank you for creating this wonderful video and teaching me how to parallel park.
Hi Katie Swan - It's always a pleasure Katie. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Excellent advice Rick this also applies for minivans and Commercial Vans like Ford Transit Mercedes-Benz Sprinter provided you have to take a commercial license vehicle Class C test for those or a minivan that has a center console brake
Hi EpicThe112 - Thank you for the additional information Epic. Yes, these skills would work for vans too. On commercial vans you'd have to do a bit of experimenting about how far to pull up beside the other vehicle because you wouldn't have a rear window. It might be different in other places, but here in British Columbia they don't usually have parallel park a small bus for a road test. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you for the video! Can you also do bay parking with a large vehicle? Especially between two vehicles
thank you so much! i have to drive a van for work this weekend and i picked it up a day before just to get used to driving something this big. after the tenth attempt to park, i found your video and it worked every time 🖤
Hi steuerrad - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank you brother no one ever explained this so well like you did when out to practice got it every time like a pro
Hi Grizzly Glizzy - And you are most welcome. We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
I have the test in two days and I'm terrified of the parallel parking! Thanks for the tips!
Hi Chelsey Hartmann - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Did you pass?
I have mine in two weeks. Just bought cones and about to go practice
Thank you for your video I have passed my G test today
Hi Sonam Anand - that is *_SUPERB_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
Amazing training thanks 🙏
Backing up and forward parking your truck please make a video !
Thanks for this
I was more nervous about the written test this past Friday more so than the driving portion so much so I didn’t even think to practice parallel parking & I hit the markers 🤦🏻♀️ 😮 which automatically failed me 😢 soooooo today is the day I have a retake. Thank you for this video helped a lot! 👏 ❤..I got this 💪 😎
Hi Rubi M - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks so amazing tips
Please make a video backing up and forward with your truck next month I have road test !
Aced my test today in a 22 ft pickup truck, was only able to drive for two weeks due to having limited access to a vehicle. I took two days to parallel park and today was one. Woke up this morning and parallel parked 5 times in a row without a mistake and went to the local dmv. I’m so happy to get that out of the way
That is brilliant my friend. How's the driving going? And what did you do to celebrate passing your driver's test? All the very best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest it’s going good, started my new job today and buying an 08 PT cruiser for 500$ but the ac compressor is shot but it still runs and drives pretty good. Cant wait to get out there on the road
Great job!!!
I want give you shout out and big thanks, passed my test today by listening to you saying look out your side back window and see their side window and it worked perfectly!
Hi @kevinlaroche658 - thank you for your kind words. That is *_STUPENDOUS_* news! Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
Thank god man I had to use my dads lifted truck for my drivers test
Hi River Ryall - We're happy to hear we could help out. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
Can you do a video about different types of parking larger SUVs, Trucks? like Forward parking, angel parking and reverse?
Thank you for the video It helped me a lot just wanted to know that highlander 8 seater is allowed for G road test or not
Helped me so much !!
Hi Stella Kline - We're happy to hear we could help out. And we're happy to hear that you are apart of the smart driver community, smarter driver. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers!
Very helpful, many thanks
Hi Sarah Omar - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Love your videos
Love how simple you are with your driving videos
I have my g1 I have only driven my family dodge carvan 2017 no other vehicles I have my g2 test jan 27 Newmarket ON thank u for this video
Mom of 4
Thank you for your kind words. You’re going to do awesome on your test. Drop us a note if you have further questions. All the best, Cheers Rick
have a job evaluation today that involves driving a truck , this was very helpful!
Hi Janaya Nyala - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
How would I do this between two poles in a truck? Also, thank you for these videos they are a lifesaver, in my opinion they are better than what I learned in drivers ed.
Thanks for sending me this link, checked my weight 3901 klg should be fine for a g2 road test.
And yes depending on the street i find somtimes im making a 4 point turn. Hopfully the examiner isnt unreasonable.
Hi Kws - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
You're going to do awesome in your big vehicle. Rather than doing 3pt turns, some examiners will simply take you to a cul-de-sac and get you to do a turnaround. See this vid: ua-cam.com/video/JodahNr-ANg/v-deo.html
Thank you Rick very very helpful 👍 your videos
Hi Josean Rodriguez - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thank you Rick 🙏
Amazing. 😎
Hi Lightning Farron - Do you have large vehicles there in SA? All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks bro! I drive a pickup for the first time in about 1 hr from now, so this is very useful knowledge!
Hi foreverdrift - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest First time driving a pickup went smoothly! Cheers a ton for your help Rick!
I tried parking my dad’s 2012 Honda odyssey in a narrow drive way and left a few scratches on the back left door and the driver’s seat door. We just got the car yesterday and I took it out by myself for a spin. I was going crazy and felt like my heart would explode after hearing those scrapes. I then went to check them out and saw they weren’t too bad. They’re still ugly scratches. But easily fixable ones although costly. I told my dad in shame but he was understandably not that mad. He said I’m a new driver and that it’s fine because they are just scratches that can be fixed. They’ll cost about $1000 or more if insurance doesn’t cover it. But it’s coming out of my pocket so that’s fine. I caused it so it makes sense that I fix it up. The car is silver and the scratches aren’t that visible from a far distance. But still anyone would be bothered with having those on their cars. And damn the people who built our driveway. It was way too narrow for a big minivan like an odyssey.
They are deep into the paint? If their just clear coat scratches you can fix them yourself for about $50
Wish you had one for perpendicular for full size trucks in tight parking lots/spaces.
Can you please do a reverse bay parking for full size trucks? Say a Dodge 1500? Thank you!
How far do you need to stay away from the curb when you parallel park?
Very Canadian accent lol. Greetings from Ontario!
My drive test is in 20 minutes and this is my only Research thanks for the help!
Hi reamped_ - You're going to do awesome. Remember to breath; that will cause your body to relax. Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this post BEFORE you head to the test centre: www.smartdrivetest.com/pass-drivers-test/pre-trip-inspection
This is a great video I am getting a ram truck myself like urs
Hi Anonymous - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
When I passed the test many, many years ago, The parallel parking was the only part I was scared of. So I made sure I was good with everything else and then when the day came, I just jammed it in the spot and left it at that. The inspector asked if I wanted to try again. "No, I'm good". That was the only part I failed so my licence was issued.
My advice is not to sweat it unless you suck overall.
Hi Scott - thanks for your comment my friend. Yes, examiners are looking to see if you have due car and control of the vehicle overall. If you're a good driver for the most part, and only one area is weak, usually you'll pass. All the best, Cheers Rick
I failed because I didn’t look behind me the whole time I was parallel parking. And I did pretty okay. I just got used to using the front of the vehicle to judge my angles.
Hi Rick
@1.56 and 3.54 you say after 45’ aligning to the red tree you turn the wheels after “ back up until you PAST THE POST “ . Can you explain it , sorry to sound dumb , I didn’t get ITV, which post ?
Do you need to put your hand on the passenger seat when parallel parking?
Well done teacher
Hi usa Lula 2022 - you are most welcome my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Hiya. Thank you for this video.
I drive a vw sharon 7 seater...much smaller then yours lol ive been driving for 10 years and still rubbish at parking as i pasted in a smaller car. Were i live you have to grab your parking space when it comes lol small of the time its a much smaller space but big enough for me to park in but im always scared to park my husband does it in a doddle lol do i use the same maneuvers as your video? Or is it different for tighter spots?
In Ontario do we go on the road test with their car or ours? When reversing, do we turn until we can’t turn anymore?
In Ontario, you'll use either your own vehicle or the driving school vehicle. And see this video for reversing: ua-cam.com/video/otBIqU3FrAY/v-deo.html Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
thank you I like video
Hi Darling ramos - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thank u for all videos. I use them as a reference when I teach .
Regarding pickup truck parallel parking. Do u have a video parking between 2 cars and NO bacup mirror and pick up truck has a topper?
Same thing for parking at a shopping mall reverse backing parking?
Yes I have - see this video: ua-cam.com/video/LhB0yfD1ePI/v-deo.html And for backing into a parking space: ua-cam.com/video/ADTF-AESA3k/v-deo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions. Cheers Rick
The only difference is the space. What sucks about larger vehicles is people don't leave enough space to park in the city unless its downtown because in downtown they put lines to make sure any vehicle could fit.
Hi Chris UK - No doubt, they're not ideal for big cities my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Perhaps another way to do this, if said large vehicle is a Jeep Wrangler, is to just have the doors and roof removed at the time of the driver's test. This could, in effect, eliminate blind areas.
Hi Alex Derus - Thank you for your suggestion. I'm not sure that an examiner would go out with you in such a vehicle - even though it's technically road worthy!?! And with all that road noise, it would be hard to hear the examiner. All the best, Cheers Rick
I took my test and failed the first time, the parallel parking space was much smaller then this,
Hi Sky - Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick Have a look at this vid too: ua-cam.com/video/LhB0yfD1ePI/v-deo.html
Same
The space is so tiny
@@MM-bc6tz I passed, but it really depends on your instructor. Some like to play hardball and fail you on the smallest things. Take your time when doing it as well! When you rush, you mess up
But how am I suppose to know how close I should be to the curb I'm having difficulties judging that part with my SUV and the blind spot mirrors...
Wish I'd found your video prior to my class 5 test. Struck the pole, largely because the flag was barely high enough to be noticed and my angle was rough (did pass later on).
Question I have about large commercial vehicle parallel parking is, are their similarities between driving a class 5 two ton boxtruck and practice with bigger vehicles?
With a bit of space I can parallel park a box truck, but I'm skeptical any of it applies to a LCV or tractor unit.
Hi Maze Runner - a tractor-trailer unit or a truck and trailer combination is a whole different game my friend. There will be some transferable skills with the box truck though. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Good to know. That means less potential mistakes down the proverbial road in mistaking vehicle handling.
Hopefully the seats are a bit comfier hehehe.
Thanks.
Is this same as driving a minivan or full size suv because my parent's don't think that's a good car for beginner who have adhd/autsim?
Hey rick! I am from Alberta Canada and I am 16 with being able to drive with a class 5 gdl on June 28. Any info on reopening here?
Still closed my friend. As soon as I hear something, I'll let you know. Cheers Rick
Hi it looks like you're in Vernon. I'm planning on using my dodge Dakota for the test. Will they make me park between two vehicles? I'm really nervous about this test and specifically this.
Hi Noah M.G - it's very unlikely that's they'll make you parallel park between 2 vehicles my friend. See this video: ua-cam.com/video/LhB0yfD1ePI/v-deo.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
I have it tomorrow LOL IM NERVOUS
Hi Kaiden Kenneth - Anyone who's getting tested is going to be a bit nervous my friend.
This vid may help: ua-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/v-deo.html
Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I forgot to tell you I failed lol but I'm going again in 6 weeks
Hi Kaiden Kenneth - Thank you for your for letting us know. Sorry to hear about your unsuccessful attempt. We're confident that you'll get your license on the next attempt. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
PS - see this vid: ua-cam.com/video/sWRSNB1iiuQ/v-deo.html
PPS - you'll most likely have a different examiner on the next attempt.
Hey Rick I just have 2 questions for the highway, 1. what is the turn signal procedure during the onramp and the acceleration lane? usually I turn on my right turn signal to get onto the onramp and then take it off midway, then put on my left turn signal either towards the end of the onramp or midway, is that okay? 2. when on the highway and switching lanes, is it okay if I go past the speed limit to change lanes if a car is beside me or should I slow down and slip in behind the car/semi truck that's beside me. Thank you!
Hi HRE - Thank you for your questions. Remind me please - are your preparing for a driver's test or do you already have your license? All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I have my g2, I'm preparing for the highway road test to get the full g
Do you have a date for the test yet? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I haven't set it up yet but I'm aiming for about 2 months from now
Hi is there any reference point to look for when pulling up alongside the other car because I always go too close to the other car or too far when doing my parallel parking .. how do we know if we are too far or too close to reference car when begin to parallel park...
Hi Ashleyia Kennard - Apologies for the late response. Pretend there's a person standing between you and the vehicle you're parking off. If there is anything further we can do, drop us a note. Always happy to help. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest thank u very much sir... will try this method and see how it goes...thanks alot Sir
Any chance we can see the basics of parallel parking a semi truck?
Hi Alex Derus - we're going to get some CDL videos up for you this year my friend. Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Very strange, had that music in my head at 4:50, only minutes ago.
I take my road Test Today and I’m driving my dads 2009 GMC Sierra, I’m so nervous and I really hope I pass
Hi Nova Stjärna NCG - Any one who's getting tested is going to be a bit nervous my friend. This vid may help: ua-cam.com/video/GRX7iW4Jqcs/v-deo.html
Good luck on your road test! Be sure to let us know how it goes. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest I technically didn’t pass, the instructor said the airbag light was red and on and my dad didn’t even think it was a disqualifier so I he rescheduled for 21st of march and I didn’t even get to drive. I was nervous to drive but I tried to ignore it and I’m confident and safe but I’m disappointed that I didn’t get to drive and had to be rebooked.
Good news is that I’ll take my moms car which is Dodge journey so it’s easier to drive and has a backup cam, I’m still disappointed that I couldn’t have known
Apologies for the late response. You didn't "technically fail" my friend. You were simply denied your driver's test due to a safety issue. How did the test go in your Mom's car? All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest It went great with my moms car, i unfortunately still didn’t qualify because of a few rules i did not know about and neither did my dad or anyone else. The instructor said I’d be a very careful driver since I haven’t gotten any deductions in speed or near collisions and was always cautious and considerate of vehicles ahead. Except that your supposed to stop twice at a stop sign, nobody knew that and I got 58 points and I need 9 or less to pass. Two stop sign errors were both 20 each so I got 40 points
if my dads f150 has suicide doors, does the back corner of the vehicle still apply to the parallel park, because with the suicide doors the windows are considerably smaller than those of your truck.
Hi Gerg Smith - yes, it would be the back windows of the suicide doors my friend. Simply play with it a bit - move forward or back a little and see how it goes. Have a look at this vid too: ua-cam.com/video/O0J8AFn3akQ/v-deo.html Drop us a note if we can help further my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Alright thanks, one more question if you don't mind. My test is tmrw at in the morning, is the mirror a good 45 mark or do you kind of have to guess.
How did the test go Gerg? Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest Test was pretty good being i barely passed. Didn't agree with some of her points she took off though. But because of your video i nailed the parallel park which was a huge reason I passed the test, thank you.
Hi Gerg Smith - that is *_SUPER AWESOME_* news! A pass is a pass my friend. You can now work on being a smarter driver. Would you stop over at Smart Drive Test, register your success and enter the draw for the $100 Fuel Card - www.smartdrivetest.com/contact/donation
Thank you for letting us know. I'm sure you are having a huge celebration, and it is well deserved owing to your study & practice. All the best, Cheers Rick 🏎
PS - where did you go for your first solo trip to celebrate?
See this vid too my friend: ua-cam.com/video/21hBJ49sX-s/v-deo.html
Wait, do we have to put our parking break on?
Yes, every time you park the vehicle my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Back up until you see the post? What? That part not very clear. I straighten wheel, then what is determination to cut it hard?
The "post" is the "A" pillar, which is the part of the car that holds up the windshield in the front of the vehicle. See this video too for more details and information: ua-cam.com/video/U0uAFVeDUjs/v-deo.html Drop us a note if you have further questions, or we can help out. All the best, Cheers Rick
I passed my test no problem. Bought a Toyota matrix- now I'm frustrated parallel parking. Not sure why basic steps aren't working 😕
Looking for a video with a Jedi. Lol
wonder full training
Hi abdikadir sodal - you are most welcome my friend. All the best, Cheers Rick
Well sheeeit everyone! Over the years in hardcore downtown Vancouver city driving I’ve parallel parked rigs with 40 foot containers so I could get a coffee lol! Nowadays I still do it with a roll off - some people stare like wtf is this guy doing? It’s in the name of coffee. And sometimes a burger. Or I gotta go P.
I was told 8 inches from the curb is the preference from examiners, is that true, sir ?
8" inches is perfect, but if you're within 16" inches, you'll still pass my friend. Remember, you're going for pass, not perfection. Drop us a note if you have further questions. All the best, Cheers Rick
I’m sorry but there’s just no way I can get my extended cab 96 Chevy into the tight slots. Just doesn’t work.
I suspect with that truck you'd need 2 full parking spaces to even consider parking!? All the best, Cheers Rick
Hey man had any problems with your Rams? yeah I want a truck and Rams are so good looking. But yeah I heard they are the worse for reliability.
You're correct about the reliability - it's questionable. I would do a lot of research my friend. Both about Rams in general, and the truck that you're going to buy. Know that the front-ends have to be rebuilt around the 60 - 80,000 mile mark. Dodge sells a kit for that because the problem is well know. These are not high-mileage vehicles. If you get 160,000 miles out of one, you're doing well. What are you planning on using the truck for? All the best, Cheers Rick
For me it would be just a city truck for picking up groceries and do the odd trip in the country. Yeah only for the looks I would get one :) It just I really like vehicles that last a really long time so I'm thinking about the Tundra instead. @@smartdrivetest
But yeah I'm telling myself I should get a Ram 1500 Classic for the looks. This would be the experience of a lifetime. @@smartdrivetest
Speaking of large vehicles, how can you parallel park a full size cargo van and a full size passenger van?
Do I need Lisance for 50cc scooter
Hi Nisar Hussain Zafari - Where are you located in the world? All the best, Cheers Rick
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You don't require a license for the bike. See more here: www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/specialty-vehicles/Low-powered-vehicles/Pages/Mopeds-and-scooters.aspx All the best, Cheers Rick
I would like to see you park in town with pay parking. My truck is longer than the lines for the parking.
You must be driving semi-truck. Years ago I parked mine in Montreal and they charged me for 2 spots. All the best, Cheers Rick
@@smartdrivetest no, F-150. Doesn't change the fact that I can't fit into parallel parking. I always find a double spot and pay both meters.
My truck is 19 ft and Ontario parking laws are 18.3 ft. Not sure how to parallel park without crunching a bumper.
Do you have a backup camera? Cheers Rick
Does my camera move the parking lines 9 inches? Or does it let me see when I crunch the other guys bumper 9 inches?
Good video with the exception should have not used a back-up camera and forget looking out the back window could be a canopy or other obstacles blocking your vision. I feel if you get your licence on a small passenger vehicle you should be restricted to driving them. If you want to drive a larger vehicle like a pick-up, full size van or SUV take a test on one. At one time in B.C. you could not take a test on a vehicle over 2700 kg and until you took a test on a vehicle in excess of that weight could not operate.
Hi James Oldman - Thank you for your comment. When backing any vehicle it's important to use the tools that you have at hand. In the video you see that I'm mostly using the mirrors; but the backup camera shows you that there isn't anything in the blind area directly to the rear of the vehicle. When taking a driver's test--doesn't matter what vehicle you're in--examiners want you to look out the rear window. So we give them what they want. Unfortunately, DMVs don't have the personnel to have additional tests for larger vehicles. And if it was tough to get a test before, it's going to be nigh impossible now in the post-COVID-19 era. All the best, Cheers Rick
Oddly enough the picking a point to aim at didnt help me, eyeballing it works better for me
Lol with a backup camera its easy. Its when you dont have one, and are not sure how far you can back up before bumping the vehicle behind you thats annoying because you have to get out an check. Also why bother straightening the wheel an pull forward..once in spot leave the wheel turned so you can leave easier
Switch to Neutral- apply e-brake then shift into park
Hi Andrew Phillips - you've got an extra step in there my friend. Hold the foot brake, shift into park, apply the e-brake, release the foot brake. Drop us a note if we can help further. All the best, Cheers Rick
Well obviously it’s effortless with cameras, that’s cheating
It's the same procedure without a camera my friend. You just have to rely on your mirrors a little bit more. What kind of vehicle are you driving? Cheers Rick