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Standard Curb Parking Reference Points for Driving

Standard Car Reference Points for Driving: Curb & Parallel Parking, Backing

One of your biggest challenges as a new driver will be learning to identify where your vehicle sits in relation to the roadway. Developing this sense is essential, as it will make sure you can correctly position yourself within a lane and avoid colliding with the curb, other vehicles and obstacles. Correctly estimating your vehicle’s location is extremely hard, as your view from the driver’s seat will be impeded by the hood, dashboard and trunk. Reference points are the key to positioning and maneuvering your car accurately. Master these visual guides and challenging maneuvers like parallel parking will soon be a walk in the park.

Left headlight

Center of the hood, reference points for the “stop” line, rear end of the vehicle, how can curb reference points help you.

When learning about car reference points it is important to remember that standard reference points are only ever approximations. Vehicles come in all shapes and sizes and as such, will have slightly different optimal reference points. Your car may be longer, shorter or wider than the vehicle used in these examples. Keep this in mind and adjust your reference points as necessary while practicing driving maneuvers . If the reference points are different, it is likely they will only be slightly off the mark.

Side position reference points

Side position reference points are used to locate a vehicle in relation to side-adjacent road markings and obstacles, like the curb or another parked car. These points of reference will help whenever you are trying to park or position yourself within a lane .

Your vehicle’s left headlight makes for an excellent reference point when attempting to park on the left side of the road. Take advantage of this reference point by imagining a line through the point where the left fender meets the hood. This point should line up with adjacent lane markings or the curb when you are three to six inches away, which is the distance you should aim for when parking or assuming lane position two.

Using your left headlight as a reference point for parking

To summarize, your left headlight should be used for reference when you need to do any of the following:

  • Park next to the curb on the left side of the roadway
  • Position the vehicle in preparation for a left turn
  • Drive in lane position two

When positioning yourself in relation to the right curb, use the center of your hood as a point of reference. This should allow you to maneuver very close to the right curb without hitting it. Generally, when the curb appears to intersect the middle of the hood from your viewpoint in the driver’s seat, your vehicle is in the ideal position, three to six inches away from it.

Using the center of the hood as a reference point for parking

The center of the hood should be your reference point when trying to:

  • Park the vehicle on the right side of the roadway
  • Position the vehicle in preparation for a right turn
  • Drive in lane position three

You must be able to determine how close the front of your vehicle is to a stop line, once the line itself has been obscured by the hood. Drivers must stop as near to the line as possible, without the front bumper or any other part of the vehicle actually going over the line. Your side-view mirrors provide the best reference points to use in this situation. The image shows how a stop line would look in relation to your left side-view mirror, when your vehicle stops just before the line.

Left side-view mirror as a reference point for a stop line

Here is how the stop line would look beside your right side-view mirror when the vehicle has stopped just before the line. If you are standing in the right lane, the stop line will not be visible from the right side window.

Right side-view mirror as a reference point for a stop line

When it comes to reversing and parallel parking , you must know the rear limit of your vehicle. Looking through your rear-view and side-view mirrors alone will not be enough to position your car correctly. Drivers must look over their left and right shoulders through the side windows to position their vehicle in relation to the curb line when parallel parking.

The image shows the curb line when the vehicle’s rear-end is positioned beside the curb, and the driver is looking over their left shoulder. In this situation, the door handle makes an appropriate reference point.

Rear bumper as a reference point

This image demonstrates what the curb line would look like through the side window, when the vehicle’s rear end is aligned with the curb and the driver is looking over their right shoulder.

Rear bumper as a reference point

If – after reading this article – you are still wondering why so much emphasis is placed on car reference points in the driver’s ed program, consider these final points:

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Understanding car reference points will help you get in and out of very tight parking spots . This skill will come in handy if you live or work in a busy urban area.

Knowledge of basic reference points will help you identify workable reference points in any vehicle you drive in the future. So, you will always feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel.

Parallel parking is a nightmare for new and experienced drivers alike.  With car reference points to guide you, parallel parking will never be a problem.

You will be able to share the road with cyclists safely and confidently, as car reference points will show you exactly which lane position you are occupying and how far away you are from nearby bicycles.

Rear bumper as a reference point

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Pre-drive checklist

Pre-Drive Checklist

Drivers should never underestimate the importance of the pre-drive checklist. Looking behind the vehicle to make sure there are no children and animals there, making sure your seat belt is on, adjusting your seat and mirrors, making sure the windshield is clean - you have to go through all these things every time before you start driving.

Hand-to hand vs Hand over Hand Steering Techniques

Steering Techniques

Getting to grips with the various possible steering techniques begins with learning to position your hands on the steering wheel appropriately for the immediate driving situation and learning and practicing several different steering methods. These include the “hand to hand” technique (pull-push steering) and the “hand over hand” technique.

Backing up and Driving in Reverse

Backing Up a Car

Alongside parallel parking, backing up is one of the most dreaded maneuvers in the practical driving exam. Drivers must operate the steering wheel and pedals situated in front of them, while looking back to position the vehicle and check for obstacles. With enough practice it will become just as effortless as driving forward.

T Intersections

T-intersection is a three-way junction where three roads come together. Just like with any other intersection, you must exercise caution when approaching it and you should slow down and watch out for other traffic and pedestrians even if you are traveling on the through road and have the right-of-way.

Highway Interchanges

An interchange is the intersection of two highways at different levels with separate connecting roads for the transfer of traffic from one highway to the other through a series of ramps. The connecting ramps allow drivers to leave on road and enter another safely, without impeding the flow of traffic.

When it comes to practical driving maneuvers like steering, backing-up and signaling, the bulk of your learning will be carried out behind-the-wheel; there can be no substitute for actually getting out there and putting these skills into practice. However, getting to grips with essential driving maneuvers does require an academic approach, before you hop into the driver’s seat.

Before You Start Driving

When it comes to positioning your car, steering, backing up and communicating with other road users, there is a right way and a wrong way to go about things. It is important to learn the correct maneuvering rules and methods from the start of your learning journey, otherwise you may develop bad habits which are hard to fix later.

Lane Positioning

It may surprise you to find out that lane positioning is not just a concern for motorcyclists and cyclists. Car drivers must also learn how to position themselves within a lane appropriately. It is not simply a matter of remaining centered in your lane or as many drivers assume, keeping to the right. Different driving situations demand different lane positions.

Vehicle's Operating Space

Learning to manage the space around your vehicle effectively will help to improve safety and limit the chances of a collision occurring. The area immediately around your vehicle is referred to as the “vehicle operating space”. This space consists of seven “zones”, each of which is as wide as a lane and extends as far as the driver can see in that direction.

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  • What is Position?
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  • How to express the Position in a system of coordinates?

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In the previous Physics Tutorial, " Types of Motion ", we described the motion as "the phenomenon in which an object changes its location over time." But, is it always easy to know whether an object is moving or not?

Consider the following examples:

  • You are looking at the downloading bar on a PC screen when a very heavy file is being downloaded and the internet is very slow.
  • You are observing the stars during the night in a clear sky.
  • You are looking the minutes hand of a wall clock.

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Which action would help you find whether the abovementioned objects are moving or not? Why?

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    3. From the driver's seat, look for your reference point. Remember, it will be that point on the vehicle that aligns with the line or bottom of the curb. 4. Once you have discovered your reference point, do the following: a. Record what/where the reference point is located on the vehicle. b. Mark that location on the corresponding diagram.

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    3. From the driver's seat, look for your reference point. Remember, it will be that point on the vehicle that aligns with the line or bottom of the curb. 4. Once you have discovered your reference point, do the following: a. Record what/where the reference point is located on the vehicle. b. Mark that location on the corresponding diagram.

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    Unformatted text preview: Worksheet Power Pack 2: Reference Point Discovery - Forward Angle Parking The dot on the white car in each graphic represents you, the driver. The other dots represent the place that will align with each reference point you discover. 1. Use a straight edge to connect the two dots in each graphic.

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    Reference Point Discovery: Right Tires A reference point is a point the driver can see on the vehicle in relationship to a point on the road. This tells the driver where the vehicle is actually located on the road. The best way to discover reference points for any vehicle is in a parking lot or in your driveway with the vehicle stationary at a ...

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    Referencing in your assignments. In academic work of any kind, effective referencing of your sources will ensure that you: show that you are writing from a position of understanding of your topic. demonstrate that you have read widely and deeply. enable the reader to locate the source of each quote, idea or work/evidence (that was not your own).

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