How much space do they give you for parallel parking at the dmv?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BigRigTex, Sep 28, 2014.

  1. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Wasn't too bad.
    Some states make you do Serpentine, which I don't even understand.
     
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    I don't know, I think that's pretty stupid. In all my years, I don't think I ever had a call to parallel park my semi.:biggrin_25512:
     
  4. teqntexas

    teqntexas Medium Load Member

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    took mine somewhere in dallas. had me pull behind the DMV building. it was tight. lol i stopped so i could do my pull up and the tester climbed back in the truck and said lets go. i wasn't even close to where i needed to be. she took off 3 points. so get close, DON'T TRY TO GET IT PERFECT!!!!!!! keep in mind ONE pullup and NO CURBS. hit it and your done. I"d focus more on getting your static air brake part memorized than stressing over the parallel parking. just my 2 cents. good luck future Driver.
     
  5. BigRigTex

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    thank you, I got my air brakes down
     
  6. dieselfuelonly

    dieselfuelonly Road Train Member

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    Judging by most trucks parked in rest areas, you need to have the trailer about 3" off the bumper of the truck behind you making that driver WORK FOR IT when it comes time for them to leave, then leave about 90% of your truck length between your front bumper and the truck in front of you, JUST enough so that no one else can get in between.

    Ok ok, I kid, carry on.
     
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    Seriously, can someone tell me of a fer instance where you would parallel park a semi? Maybe bobtail at the courthouse or the club downtown, but with a wagon?:dontknow:
     
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