Learning to Drive - Curbside Parking

[@DriversEdDirect]

Parallel Parking tutorial can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3mrqJWFfJiKlcU Thanks for your support!

[@reyreyna5032]

Thank u for the content 😊

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@reyreyna5032 You're welcome, our pleasure!

[@jonathandoe2316]

​​@@DriversEdDirectGood job man your videos alone are helping me. Wish I had you for a driving instructor. Actually explaining mirror usage and shoulder checks in more detail.

[@maggieng1795]

@DriversEdDirect Thank you! Is there any video about parking at the parking lot

[@kaykaybee]

This channel is saving my life right now. My boyfriend is teaching me how to drive, but there’s some things I’m just not understanding like spatial awareness and parking. What a godsend of a channel; as a new and very nervous driver, it makes me feel more confident in learning how to drive!

[@DriversEdDirect]

🙂🙏🏾 Thank you so much for sharing your experience, so great to hear that we can help you learn and gain some confidence! Also so glad that you have someone willing to teach you and let you get some practice behind the wheel, that's also so important. Keep practicing and you will definitely get there!!

[@justiceofskitzerland6429]

I've learned almost as much from two videos on this channel as i did from 8 seasons of Canada's worst driver

[@manxu834]

Best break down I've found so far! thank you!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!!

[@preciousobiora9133]

I just want to say thank you for this curbside parking video, May The Good and great Lord bless you and continue to prosper you. You are such a great and calm teacher. I just finished my driving test and because of your teaching especially in curbside parking, I now pass. Before your video I failed it until I met your video in the KZbin.Thank you ones again. I did exactly what you did and I pass.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello and thank you for the kind words! We are so glad to be of help in your driving journey, thanks for sharing and please stay safe out there!!

[@kyouko5080]

THANK YOU SO MUCH OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!! My test is tomorrow and nobody taught me how to reverse properly and I always end up drifting too far from the curb. Every video I’ve seen says to make slight adjustments but I never understood what those were. Your explanation on driving towards the curb to get closer and away to get further made so much sense and it was put so simply that I’m absolutely floored. I feel so much better and I hope I can pass my test tomorrow!!!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Wow, such great feedback and thank you for sharing that with us!!! Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow on your test, you've got this!

[@kyouko5080]

@@DriversEdDirect thank you!!! I passed easily!!! This video gave me the confidence I needed 🎉

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@kyouko5080 HUGE CONGRATS!! Very proud of you and thanks for sharing, please stay out there!

[@youtubedeletesmychannels2329]

@@DriversEdDirectsmog???

[@larryjones4407]

Great instructions! Very clear and concise.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you Larry, we really appreciate your feedback!

[@crownless5130]

ah yes the part of the exam that is fully based on "feeling" no amount of drivinghours will fully prepare some people :(

[@Cassandrareads]

It looks easy. And then I try it 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@DriversEdDirect]

You got this Cassandra! Like any new skill in life, it just takes a little practice... and then a little more practice! Keep working on it and you'll have it down like a pro. Just don't hit that curb :) Thanks for watching!

[@deejaepjs]

Seriously! This is impossible and test is the 2nd!!! I’m so nervous!!!

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@deejaepjs Hi DeeAnna! We just wanted to send you a little encouragement before your DMV test! You've still got a few days to practice, so get out there as much as possible in the next 48 hours and practice, practice, practice. Then you know you've done everything in your power to be ready on your drive test day. Right before your test begins, just take a deep breath, tell yourself once in your head "I’ve got this", and then relax - pretend the examiner is your best friend, be as smooth as possible, and listen carefully to the directions given by the examiner, and you’ll be fine. You’re just going for a nice, pleasant 10-15 minute drive on a sunny day.... that should be your mindset. Let us know if you have any other questions before your test and GOOD LUCK on the 2nd. You got this! Here are some other helpful DMV test tips to help you prepare: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZnRYmxtftJqga8

[@blackrabbit2282]

No fr! My dad would look out and tell me I'm a little far everytime 😂

[@Mlkey]

Got my drivers test on Monday wish me luck

[@DriversEdDirect]

Best of luck Mikey, let us know how it goes! Here's a little 5-minute test cheat sheet if you want to do some last minute studying: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpm4i2eDi7Ofeq8

[@just_adeni]

In future videos, can we see your wheels as you’re parking? Seeing it will help me visualize better (visual learner)

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for the feedback Adeni, great idea!

[@2244london]

Thank you how about if the front wheels are close to the curb and the back wheels are far from the curb

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello ephili, great question! We will be working on a parallel parking video in the future that will help explain this concept visually, but for now let me do my best to explain it here. The explanation below is assuming you are parking on the right side of the road: If you are not right up against the curb and have room to move forward, it would be easiest to straighten out by turning your steering wheel slightly to the left and then slowly pulling forward a bit until your car is parallel to the curb. If you cannot pull forward and are working it a tight space, then straightening out can be a bit challenging, but you can do it as long as you take your time and go slowly. Going slowly is key! Here is what we would recommend to get your car straightened out and parallel to the curb: 1) While stopped, turn your steering wheel all the way to the right (this usually takes two full turns of the steering wheel to the right). 2) Put your car in reverse and back up as slowly as possible. You probably don't even need to use the gas, just keep your foot over the brake and let the car roll back slowly at 1mph. Because your steering wheel is already turned or "cranked" all the way to the right, your back tire will start to move closer to the curb as you move backwards. 3) Stop your car when the back tire and front tire are the same distance away from the curb. In other words, stop your car when parallel to the curb. 4) Now that you are parallel to the curb, straighten your steering wheel back to the center position (two full turns of the wheel back towards center). 5) You should now be able to move forwards and backwards in a straight line. We hope that help!

[@2244london]

@@DriversEdDirect thank you kindly I appreciate your response

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@2244london Thank you!

[@hanp92]

Really helpful video, thanks. Before reversing should you wait for any traffic on the road to pass? Or is it okay to reverse whilst cars are passing.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello! Great question!! It really depends on the situation, but in general I would recommend NOT backing until traffic approaching you from behind has safely passed. It is the safest and most conservative approach, helping to minimize the chance of something going wrong. On your drive test, the examiner should have you back up in a residential neighborhood with less traffic, so hopefully it's not too chaotic. However, if you are in a situation where there is always traffic passing by on a busy street, then you may not have a choice. In that case, be extra cautious, and stop as needed when cars are approaching you from behind at unsafe speeds. Also stop and wait if the cars passing you are extremely close to your lane of travel. If you have to, you can back up a little, stop and wait, and then back up more... basically break up your backing job into small pieces. Finally, always back up as little as possible to get the job done! Hope that helps!

[@hanp92]

@@DriversEdDirect thanks so much for your response, that is helpful. I've driven in the UK for a couple of years but have my Cali driver test tomorrow morning so the nerves are kicking in!

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@hanp92 Let us know how it goes, you can do it 100%!! Then you'll be licensed in 2 countries... impressive!!

[@hanp92]

@@DriversEdDirect I passed! Your videos definitely helped, thanks. I will recommend them to my friends who are taking their test soon

[@DriversEdDirect]

Huge CONGRATS on passing, way to go!!!! Thanks for the support too 🙏

[@RS-bq6xz]

Do we absolutely need to put on our emergency flashers when we are backing up in this portion of the test, or no?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello! Great question! In California, when you’re reversing on your drive test, it’s typically done in a straight line along the curb, so you don’t need to use flashers or turn signals. However, in some states, you may need to parallel park, where you would turn on your turn signal to indicate which way you’re moving (e.g., signaling right if reversing to the right). Generally, emergency or hazard lights are reserved for emergency situations or when the vehicle is stopped and poses a temporary hazard. I’m not familiar with the concept of using hazards while backing up-out of curiosity, what state or county are you learning in? Depending on where you are, this might be a great question for your local driving instructor or DMV!

[@rileylyn3763]

My test is the 10th and I have to be a foot or less away and I ant get it :/ I’m always too far cos I think I’m gonna hit it. Help lol

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello Riley! Don’t worry, you’ll do great! Believe it or not, you actually have a “good problem” - we always tell our students it’s better to be too far away from the curb than too close. If you’re too far away, it’s usually just 1-point off. If you hit the curb, it’s usually an auto-fail 😐 With that said, here are some tips you can use to try and get a little closer to the curb without hitting it: - Go as slow as you can towards the curb: This will allow you to make better judgements and fine tune your parking position. This also allows you to stop more quickly if needed. - Approach the curb very gradually: Don’t take a sharp angle towards the curb. On your drive test, the examiner should give you plenty of space to curbside park, so approach the curb at a nice and gradual angle. - Feel for the gutter next to the curb: Most curbs have a 12 to 18-inch gutter that has a different colored concrete than the road asphalt. If you are approaching the curb slowly, you should be able to slightly feel when your tire goes from the road onto the gutter. When you feel this change in the road, you know you are about 12 to 18 inches from the curb. You generally want to park so that your tire is touching the gutter. Look at 2:09 in this video - this is a good example of how Micah is parked with his tires just touching the gutter line. - Use a visual reference point. Keep in mind that visual reference points change from car to car, so this will only work if you take the test in a car that you are familiar with. Here's how it works: a) While practicing, do a perfect curbside park with 12-18 inches of space between you and the curb. b) Now, look at the visual reference point where the curb appears to be hitting/intersecting your car's hood or windshield wipers. Find a spot that is easy for you to remember and identify. Some people even put a sticker on their visual reference point to help them find it easier. This picture helps explain what I am talking about - the arrow is pointing to the spot where the curb appears to intersect the hood of the car: www.driverseddirect.com/img/videos/curbside-parking-ref.jpg c) Now you can practice parking with your visual reference point. Every time you curbside park, your car's visual reference point and the curb should intersect in the exact same place. Make sense? - Use your right-side mirror to verify you are close enough: Look at the 2:09 mark in the video again, this is a great example of how you can use your mirror to verify that you are an acceptable distance from the curb. If you check your right-side mirror and you are too far away from the curb, then you can adjust your car and pull closer to the curb. The DMV examiner will allow you to fix your parking position, just like you would fix your parking position in real life if you needed to. Just remember to take your time and don’t rush. Be confident in yourself! I hope that helps Riley. You’ve got a few days until your test, so get out there and practice parking as much as possible. When the test day comes, be confident in your abilities and know that you got this!

[@onyiisaac]

Wish me luck tomorrow is my drive text and this video will be a game changer for me I prayi pass the test.🙏

[@DriversEdDirect]

Best of luck to you tomorrow, you've got this!!

[@rosehinds8853]

🙏 😮, can't wait to get my driver's L ,thanks sir praying 🙏🙌

[@DriversEdDirect]

Exciting times! You can do it as long as you put in the practice behind the wheel... you got this!

[@Ms.Forsyth]

Depending on Examiner I was taking advantage to that 18 inches but she said Uh -oh to far . it’s too far away get closer really 😂 but I did practicing many times before the test. so passed yesterday after third time! Thank you for your video really helps me.

[@DriversEdDirect]

CONGRATS to you on passing!! Third time's the charm!!

[@cce8891]

do i have to put on emergency brake for any situation on the drive test?

[@DriversEdDirect]

We recommend using the parking/emergency brake every time you park, whether you're on a hill or flat surface. While the DMV examiner may not fail you for not using your parking brake, it definitely won't hurt you to put it on after parking... the parking brake gives your vehicle added stability and can prevent it from rolling if your car is hit while it's parked. It's basically a 2nd level safety-net to keep your car parked if the primary parking system fails. We hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@LadySpeaks]

Thank you so much for this. I hope you continue to make videos. I just subscribed!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you Melissa, we really appreciate your support! We are currently in the middle of creating a parallel parking video, so please stay tuned!

[@LadySpeaks]

@@DriversEdDirect that's perfect because I need help in that area. Thank you ❤

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@LadySpeaks Awesome! We are working as fast as we can :) In the meantime, check out our parking game for a little semi-educational fun: www.driverseddirect.com/game/

[@MrinalSharma-sv2xi]

When should we turn on the emergency lights during this part of the test, if at all?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello, you will demonstrate your emergency lights (hazard lights) during the pre-drive test, this video explains it well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKmydpuBmZaJb9ksi=xXgflTr6g6TANpwq&t=172 Thanks for watching!

[@illy.vb05.vermeiren]

My test is tomorrow! Wish me luck🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@DriversEdDirect]

You got this 100% tomorrow Illyana! Let us know how it goes, best of luck (and skill of course)!

[@illy.vb05.vermeiren]

@@DriversEdDirect Do i have to have my blue sheet proving driving school completion with me at the DMV to take?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello! Are you taking your test in California? Is it for the permit test or your drive test?

[@illy.vb05.vermeiren]

Update: Passed first try :)

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@illy.vb05.vermeiren Congrats to you, what a huge achievement!! Thank you for sharing!

[@Zeekstudios]

Love this video

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you!!

[@a.m.215]

What did you mean by "It is fail if we don't smog"?! What is smog?!! thx

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for asking! S.M.O.G. is an acronym that reminds us of all the steps we need to take before changing lanes... and curbside parking is technically a lane change: you are moving from a traffic lane into a parking lane: Signal Mirror Over the Shoulder Go (when safe) Check this out for great examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2jLZpWCfq6ihKs

[@matildegonzalez1652]

Thank yoy very much for doing this video whi h is very helpful.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks Matilde 🙏

[@matildegonzalez1652]

I wish I could find a instructor like you.With all your patience.

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@matildegonzalez1652 Awe, you're too kind. Thank you and hope you have a good experience with your driving school!

[@tay3769]

I failed my test because i didn't signal in check my blind spots leaving the curb i did the backing up good

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks for sharing, best of luck to you next time!!

[@DriversEdDirect]

Blind spot checks are so important, this explains it perfectly in minutes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGGvgKxsjqhgqassi=g2HbCffKPGaTfTII

[@WarriorBane]

Thnx

[@DriversEdDirect]

Welcome!

[@SimplengKristyano]

big thanks. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DriversEdDirect]

Big welcome 😊 Stay safe!!

[@Araceli-um1ih]

why do you have to put the emergency brake why can't you just put the car in park only?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hi Araceli, that is an intelligent question and one we get asked often! Using the parking/emergency brake every time you park, whether you're on a hill or flat surface, gives your vehicle added stability and can prevent it from rolling if your car is hit while it's parked. It's basically a 2nd level safety-net to keep your car parked if the primary parking system fails. Another bonus of using your emergency brake regularly is that consistent use keeps it in good working order and can help prevent the emergency braking system from rusting due to non-use. Finally, here's a pro-tip you can use to show off next time you park: Try engaging your parking/emergency brake FIRST, before putting your car into parking gear. This can ease the stress that is put on your transmission from the mechanism that locks up your transmission when you put your car in park. We hope that helps, thanks for watching!

[@Kzer2019]

Hey if my mom did it, I can too.

[@rigonava9747]

Thank u sm this was really helpful

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thanks Rigo, glad you enjoyed our curbside parking video! Let us know if there are any other driving topics you'd like to see videos for.

[@WarriorBane]

Passed first try with 3 mistakes with about 1 week and half 📡of training thanks for your videos👌🥸

[@DriversEdDirect]

Great job! Only 3 mistakes is a GREAT score, nicely done!! Thanks for the kind feedback and please stay safe out there!

[@AsifKhan-ny3qt]

Hi i have one question if i dose'nt do first time side curb parking i mean i do side curb parking and i have still gap so i can do correct park in my test so i fail my driving test if i do like this or i still pass please reply me

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello, great question! Yes, you can still try to correct your parking job, that will not be an auto fail (just like in real life, you would correct your parking job if you were too far away). Just keep this in mind: if you hit the curb while parking, that can be an auto-fail. However, if you are too far away from the curb, it is usually just 1-point off. So better to be too far away than too close!

[@AsifKhan-ny3qt]

@@DriversEdDirect thank q so much i to depressed you solve my problem and i have one more question i have appoitment monday at 9am my driving test if there is 45 speed limt or i go 40 what is the eximiner reaction if i go 40 its ok or not ?replay me please

[@DriversEdDirect]

@@AsifKhan-ny3qt Hello Asif! If road conditions are ideal, you should try to stay within 5 mph of the speed limit, without going over. So if the speed limit is 45mph, then you should be good if you are only going 40mph. However, when you go 10mph under the speed limit, then you are risking a fail for going too slow. Here's a good video about speed control: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-WnoWjorp2j7c Good luck tomorrow, you got this!

[@AsifKhan-ny3qt]

@@DriversEdDirect thank q so much you are the best pray for me my next attempt i fail one time befor and i try after one month so i nervous i dont know what happend in this time but i just try next time so pray for me thank you again 🥰😘

[@JustineBirabwa-ro1ss]

Amen

[@Yung_Baby_Lotion]

What is Smog

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello, S.M.O.G. is an acronym we use to make sure we do all the steps needed before making a lane change or a turn: Signal Mirror Over the Shoulder Go You can see it it action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjKaqedYqd2lZYsi=mVj9l93khLJ-t7OL&t=867 Hope that helps!

[@hungkiet7535]

I curbside parking take like 5 mintues😓

[@DriversEdDirect]

Keep your head up Hùng! It always takes longer when you're first learning a new skill, and there is NOTHING wrong with taking your time when you park. Keep practicing and you'll be a parking pro before you know it!

[@KRISHANLAL-wp5up]

Nice sir

[@DriversEdDirect]

Thank you!

[@l.achlar9215]

I tested the drive this morning and it failed. The examiner said I didn't properly check my left (driver's) side mirror while reversing from curbside parking. She said my driving was dangerous and could cause an accident. Crubside parking is too difficult for me😢 After watching this video, I want to pass the next second drive license exam.

[@DriversEdDirect]

Sorry to hear that, but don't get too down on yourself! Just practice some more... and then some more again, you'll get there! Best of luck to you!!

[@NathanS12]

They actually pulled out a tape measure for me 😭

[@DriversEdDirect]

Nooooo!!!! 🤣😭 How'd you do?

[@mastermonarch]

27 years of driving never once have I parked to the curb

[@R2D2JUSTIN]

What the hell is snogging? checking your mirrors?

[@DriversEdDirect]

Hello Justin. "Smogging" refers to the acronym S.M.O.G., which is a technique you use every time you change lanes. SMOG stands for: S: Signal (put on your turn Signal to indicate which direction you intend to move) M: Mirrors (check your Mirrors for traffic behind you and in the lane you plan to move into) O: Over the Shoulder (look Over-your-shoulder to check your blind spot for any obstacles not visible in your mirrors) G: Go (finally, you Go when everything is clear and it is safe for you to change lanes) Hope that helps!

[@heyya8557]

i like ur voice, really soft. but kind if high pitch all the time. maybe lower some level and speak slower thank u.