1. NV Driver Education Curriculum
Parking Maneuvers
NV Driver Education Curriculum
Unit 3: The Driving Task
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2. Parking Laws Parking is not permitted: On sidewalks In intersections
Or within 20 feet of a crosswalk
In front of a driveway
Or within 20 feet of fire station entrance
Or within 50 feet of railroad tracks
On a bridge or overpass
On a controlled-access highway
Where prohibited by signs or curb markings
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No “double parking”

3. Safe Parking Position vehicle properly in the space
Pull far enough into space so vehicle does not impede traffic flow
Secure parking brake
Secure vehicle, locking valuable in trunk
Search all directions when exiting vehicle
Watch for other drivers backing up
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4. Parking Lot Strategies
Obey speed limits
Follow directional signs
Do not drive diagonally across parking lot
Be alert for pedestrians
Watch for other vehicle movement
Avoid tight spaces
Do not compete with other drivers for spaces
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5. Selecting a Parking Space
Plenty of room to enter and exit easily
Observe and follow all signs and laws
Communicate by signaling intention
Avoid spaces
At end of parking lanes (being hit is more likely)
Near large vehicles (block line of sight)
Poorly parked vehicles
Watch for other vehicles exiting/entering and pedestrians
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6. Garage Parking Watch for backup lights Observe and follow all signs
Stay to the right
Turn on headlights
Drive slowly and watch for pedestrians
When leaving, approach vehicle with key in hand, look around and inside vehicle for strangers
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7. Airport Parking
Some parking is for temporary drop off and pick up only
Vehicle may be towed if left unattended
Decide if you need short term, long term, or metered parking
Place the parking receipt in a secure location inside the vehicle
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8. Curb Parking White Green Yellow Red Blue
Face vehicle same direction as traffic flow
Wheels within 18 inches of the curb
Colored curb markings control parking
White
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
Very short stop only (i.e. let off passengers and mail)
Limited time. Sign for time limits.
Loading zone
No stopping, standing, or parking
Handicapped parking
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2hr Parking image from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 38
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9. Exiting a Parking Space
Leaving a parking space requires speed control, steering control, and accurate judgment of space
Search for traffic and pedestrians
Communicate by signaling
Move slowly
Be aware of front (or rear) swing of the vehicle
Gradually accelerate
Check rear zone
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10. See Rules of the Road video
Parking Video
See Rules of the Road video
#11-Parking
(California DMV)
(1:40)
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11. Types of Parking
Angle Parking (A) spaces can be at the curb of a street on in a parking lot
Perpendicular Parking (B) is used only in parking lots
Parallel Parking (C) is used to back in between two vehicles along a curb
Image from: Pearson Drive Right Textbook, 11th edition
Page 71

12. Using References Points
Knowing your reference points helps put the vehicle exactly where you want to park it.
Standard Reference Points typical for most drivers
Personal Reference Points an adaption for your vehicle
Forward Reference Points when steering should begin in a maneuver
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When the driver’s line of sight sees the center of the hood and the curb then the right tires are close to the curb.

13. Angle Parking Angle stalls are arranged at an angle
Easiest parking to perform
Turn the wheel when driver’s “line of sight” is even with the first painted line
Straighten wheels as center of hood passes the center of the space
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Move SLOWLY
at “creeping” speed

14. Perpendicular Parking
Perpendicular stalls are at 90 degrees
Need 7-8 feet from parked cars
Best to enter from left side
Turn the wheel when driver’s shoulder is even with the first painted line
Straighten wheels as center of hood passes the center of the space
Tighter turn needs more room
Move SLOWLY
at “creeping” speed
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15. Exiting Angle and Perpendicular Parking
Look over shoulder for cross traffic before moving
Back up until front bumper is even with rear bumper of the vehicle next to you
Turn wheels sharply in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go
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Wheel image taken by CCSD
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16. Backing into Perpendicular Parking
Easier and safer to back into a space on your right
When drive out, able to see on-coming traffic much better
Think of it as a turn in reverse
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17. Backing into Parking Video
See 60 Second Driver video
Backing Into a Parking Spot
(0:60)
See eHow video
How to Back Car into Parking Spot (Tony’s Driving School - AZ)
(1:04)
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18. Parking on Hills
Take precautions to prevent vehicle from rolling down hill
Always set parking brake
When parking uphill, turn front wheels away from the curb
When parking downhill, turn wheels towards the curb
If no curb, position wheels so vehicle will roll off road
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Black & White image from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 39
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19. Parking on Hills Video Click on web address to access video clips
See 60 Second Driver video
Parking Woes (with up/down hill)
(0:60)
See eHow video
How to Park on a Hill (Tony’s Driving School - AZ)
(0:56)
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20. Think of it as a lane change in reverse
Parallel Parking
Intended space must be at least one and a half times as long as your vehicle
Manage your steering and speed
Use reference points – the center and rear edge of your vehicle
Turn Wheels Right
Turn Wheels Straight
Turn Wheels Left
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Black & White image from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 39
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Turn Wheels Straight
Think of it as a lane change in reverse

21. Parallel Parking Video
See 60 Second Driver video
Parallel Parking
(0:60)
See eHow video
How to Parallel Parking
(1:20)
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22. Driving Tip
Judge a driver by their car’s condition Body or bumper damage can suggest an inattentive or inexperienced driver.
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Also, drifting in the lane can indicate a tired, drunk, or inattentive driver – get away from them.