Failed first time at road test hit curb on Parallel Park

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  1. Apr 21, 2013 #1
    pros80

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    Ok,

    So I had my first go at the road test. The air brake test was a breeze for me. I did several of the manuevers including the backing. Then when it came to parallel park I somehow got out of position and lightly bumped the curb and then it was game over automatic fail.

    One thing I was told was that I was jerking too much when reversing because I was riding the brake and clutch. Should I lay off the clutch next time and let the idle position do the reverse? Should I not apply any pressure on the service brake while backing? Any tips on how to use the service brakes and clutch while backing?
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2013 #2
    Steve D

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    That automatic fail on the parallel park test is so bogus. Doesn't even come close to being a test of real life driving skills. I don't know how you back in a really tight situation without riding the clutch a bit at times. But you don't need to ride the clutch AND the brake at the same time.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2013 #3
    Ghost Ryder

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    Yeah, you don't need to ride both pedals. Don't use the brakes until you're ready to come to a complete stop. When in doubt: GOAL. Get Out And Look. Get that acronym drilled into your head.

    The curb or cones represents a boundary. Encroach on that boundary and you run the risk of hitting something.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2013 #4
    windsmith

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    Really? I use the parallel park maneuver at least 3 times per week in the normal course of business.
     
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    Mack185

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    Well that makes you the exception, not the rule. I can't think of one time I've had to parallel park a truck.
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2013 #6
    windsmith

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    Never had to park against a curb, or back in next to a truck on your blind side with an empty dock on your sight side? That's the same maneuver.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2013 #7
    BossOutlaw88

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    In rest areas.

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  10. Apr 21, 2013 #8
    Driver of the year

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    I saw a truck in Orlando Florida parked in a dock. I saw this last week and the nose of the truck extended all the way to the busy road. It was a four lane highway and the nose took the slow lane and all cars had to used the fast lane. Even cops went through and dint say anything. I dint know this was legal but it doesent matter how many times you have to get out of the truck and look! trying 30 times is as good a hitting it the first try! GOAL!
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2013 #9
    dschmidt201

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    I think your forgetting this is the test to get your cdl they don't care about goal in these tests. When I took my test you weren't allowed to get out of the truck
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2013 #10
    pattyj

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    Same here.You also was'nt allowed to open the door and back that way.You had to use your mirrors.I did'nt have a parrelle test to get my CDL,just the basic backings
     
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