Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

• Look to the rear. When safe, continue backing very slowly, straightening the front wheels by turningto the left. Do not over-steer. The wheels must be pointed straight ahead.• Back straight until the right front bumper of the vehicle will safely clear the left rear bumper of theparked vehicle.• Stop and scan in all directions for hazards.• When safe, continue backing very slowly and turn the steering wheel to the left.• Continue looking to the rear with quick glances to the front to check that the vehicle is clearing thevehicle or objects ahead.• Straighten the front wheels and stop, as the vehicle comes to a parallel position with the curb.• Pay careful attention not to hit the vehicle behind.• Select forward gear and move slowly ahead, centering the vehicle in the parking space and within thelegal distance of the curb (50 centimetres).• Place the vehicle in park gear and set the park brake.5BABBBABAACCCCC1. When you are approaching your intended parallelparking space, check early to the rear for traffic thatis following you. Apply your brakes well in advanceand start to slow down. Your brake lights will alertother drivers of your intent to stop and park parallelby the curb. Stop when the rear bumper of yourvehicle is in line with the rear bumper of Vehicle Band parallel to the curb. Leave about one metre ofspace between the vehicles.126 m108 mABBBABABBBBBBAAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCC2. Back very slowly, steering sharply to the right untilthe vehicle is approximately at a 45-degree angle tothe curb. Your steering wheel should now be in linewith the rear bumper of Vehicle B.3. Straighten your front wheels. Continue backinguntil the right end of your front bumper is in linewith the back end of Vehicle B. Be careful not tomake contact with this vehicle.126 m108 m126 m108 m126 mBBBBBBAAAAAACCCCCC4. Turn the wheel rapidly to the left as far as it willgo and back until you are parallel with the curb. Becareful not to make contact with the bumper of thevehicle behind.108 mBAC126 m108 mBAC5. Move forward very slowly while straightening thewheels. Stop when your vehicle is centred betweenVehicles B and C. Set the park brake. The law requiresthat the wheels of the parked vehicle not be morethan 50 centimetres from the curb.39