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sight side parallel parking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by john b, Jan 24, 2012.

  1. Jan 24, 2012 #1
    john b

    john b Light Load Member

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    need some advice,tried a parrallel park to day,pulled on the right side of the cones about 4 feet away, pulled past the cones about 10 feet,cranked wheel 1 full turn left and was instructed to look for center of beam between landing gear the turn wheel right but kept over shooting and getting to far to the left.any tips would be appreciated
     
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  3. Jan 24, 2012 #2
    Truck609

    Truck609 Light Load Member

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    Every truck and trailer combination is different. Practice, practice, practice, you'll get it!
     
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    celticwolf and allniter Thank this.
  4. Jan 25, 2012 #3
    Yatista

    Yatista Medium Load Member

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    There are two turns required for the blind side parallel park. I was taught wheel full right, reverse to your mark, stop, wheel full left, reverse into the box.

    If you are too far forward or in back of the the box adjust your setup position by that distance. If you end up too far out or too deep into the box the fix is simple. Keeping your wheel full left pull forward until the tractor and trailer are straight, stop, center the wheel, pull forward or back the distance you were in / out of the box, stop, turn wheel full left, back into the box.

    I took my CDL in California and the finished position was trailer in the box and tractor turned 90 *. This worked to accomplish what the DMV examiner wanted, may be a different requirement in your state
     
    Yatista, Jan 25, 2012
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