Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

5Coach’s Tips• You may find that when the parallel park is completed, the vehicle position is not correct(rear tire touching curb, vehicle at slight angle, too far from curb). Discuss the reason(s) whythis occurred and show how to correct.• Have the new driver repeat parallel parking until you are satisfied it can be performed smoothly,skillfully and in a controlled manner.Hill parkingUphill with a curb• Make necessary lane changes.• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop in a position parallel with the curb. To complete the park in asatisfactory position, the vehicle must start quite close to the curb. If necessary, ease forward toadjust position.• Check left. When safe, move forward slowly a short distance while steering sharply to the left one fullturn of the steering wheel.• Select reverse gear. Check to the rear for hazards, and if safe, allow the vehicle to move backwardsslowly until the right front tire lightly touches the curb.• Select neutral gear, ease off the brake and allow the vehicle to settle against the curb.• Re-apply the brake, select park gear and set the park brake.If you park facing uphill on a street with acurb, turn the front wheels toward the leftand allow your vehicle to roll back until theright front tire is touching the curb.Uphill without a curb• Make necessary lane changes.• Bring the vehicle to a full stop in a position parallel and near the edge of the road. If necessary, easeforward to adjust the position.• Check the area to the right front of the vehicle. If safe, steer sharply right while moving slowly forwarda very short distance. Take care not to run off the edge of the road. Stop the vehicle.• Keep firm pressure on the brake pedal, select park gear and set park brake.If you park facing uphill on a street withouta curb, turn your front wheels to the right.40