- The standard parallel parking dimensions utilized in the driver's license test are 22 feet in length by 10 feet in depth.
- Many new motorists have failed an otherwise perfect driving test on this technicality alone. How many of us avoid parking on busy streets because we're just not good at parallel parking? Thank goodness for strip-mall parking lots the size of a small state―maybe humiliation-free parking is the real motivation for suburban sprawl.
Many new motorists have failed an otherwise perfect driving test on this technicality alone. How many of us avoid parking on busy streets because we're just not good at parallel parking? Thank goodness for strip-mall parking lots the size of a small state―maybe humiliation-free parking is the real motivation for suburban sprawl. LEARN HOW TO PARALLEL PARK WITH CONES - watch the video. PASS YOUR ROAD TEST FIRST TIME CHECKLIST: SU.
For parallel parking, set cones 25 feet apart and 7 feet away from the curb. Place one cone in front of the car and two behind. The most effective way to master parallel parking is to practice. Many behind-the-wheel driving tests use cones. To begin, set up the cones in a deserted lot or very quiet. Woman can't parallel park in a space the size of Nebraska. Minnesota DMV Eagan Road Test. Tightest parallel parking record beaten at new Mini launch. The best thing you can do to prepare is to practice your 90-degree back-up parking (using a nine-feet wide parking space) and parallel parking (using cones or dividers 25 feet apart). Practice it frequently leading up to the test until you're dead bored with it.
02-08-2011, 07:46 AM |
Yes. Parallel parking is part of the Minnesota drivers test (or at least it was not too long ago). I'd recommend you learn how to do it. It's a useful life skill, like learning how to use a spoon or open a jar. I taught my (50 year old) partner how to parallel park a couple years ago; she was from the suburbs and dreadfully afraid of parallel parking, but now she does it in town without even thinking about it. Here's an easy way to parallel park: - drive alongside the car in front of the space you wish to park in, until you are right across from the parked vehicle's drivers seat, - Put your car into reverse, slowly back up straight until your rear wheel is across from the next car's back bumper, - turn hard with your steering wheel (swinging the front wheels out into traffic) while looking into your rear view mirror at the the vehicle behind your parking spot, - When you see the curb side headlight of that vehicle in your (inside rear view) mirror, straighten your steering wheel, continuing to back up, - when your front fender passes by the bumper of the car in front of you, turn your wheel hard to swing the front of your car into the parking spot. You'll want to practice this move a few times on a low traffic street so as not to get distracted by other moving cars. After a few times over, making adjustments for your car and driving style, you'll have it down. Problem solved! |
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Taking my drivers test tomorrow in Chaska!
Does anyone have any tips or tricks? I'm super nervous as this will be my first time taking the test. I also have a few questions for Minnesota drivers.
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Do you have to take the knowledge test again?
How big were the spaces for parallel parking and 90 degree backs?
Do you have to do parallel parking and 90 degree backs in one smooth motion or are you allowed to correct yourself?
Is there anything else 'special' you have to do besides parallel parking, 90 degree backs, and 3 points?
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edit: I'm not from out of state or previously licensed. I'm a Minnesota resident and turned 16 about a month ago. I passed the knowledge test first try about 9 months ago to get my permit.
2nd edit: Thanks to everyone for the advice! I passed! I guess I'll see you all on the roads :)