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LEARNING TO DRIVE
How do I park the car?
Decision Maker → Learner Driver
QUICK ANSWER
Approach slowly, create enough space to maneuver, guide the vehicle into the space, and recheck the final position.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Parking is controlled vehicle placement. Slow speed gives you time to correct.
SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS
Entering
Set up the vehicle before beginning the turn.
Positioning
Use lines, curbs, surrounding space, and nearby vehicles as references.
Correcting
If the position is poor, safely adjust instead of forcing the maneuver.
Grades
When parking on a slope, follow the applicable rules and secure the vehicle before leaving.
DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING
Notice the boundaries. Understand how much room the vehicle needs. Recheck position. Decide: continue or correct.
WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Go slow.
• Set up before turning.
• Use reference points.
• Correct when needed.
• Check before exiting.
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