Page 21 - Final GA Parent Teen Driving Guide Updated August 2021

SESSIONS: 14-16

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

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