vwcardoc
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They did not make me parallel park.
The instructor said that was only for big trucks.
the test was not that hard, if you can back into your storage spot your good.
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Hap Hazard
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Well here's the steps for anyone needing them. My unit is a F-250 super cab/short bed 4WD. The TH is a WW FSC2800 bumper tow. The test course is 12' wide by your overall rig lenght plus 10'. This 10' is a magic number that makes everything work well.
1)Pull along the cones straight and parallel, place the left front cone (LFC) 2/3's the way between your last axle and the Right rear corner of your TH (the 2/3 is towards the rear of the TH).
2) Cut the steering wheel hard to enter the space at a 30 degree angle, watch the right side mirror.
3) When the right rear coner of the TH reaches the center of the parking space cut back hard to straighten out. On my truck it was full steering wheel lock.
4) You will begin to see the left rear corner of the TH come back in your left mirror. Aim the left rear corner of the TH 2-3' inside the Left rear cone. (With the width of the course you don't have to worry about the right side.) As you continue let the Left corner move to 1-2' inside the cone.
5) Begin to striaghten ASAP and back as far back as you can towards the cone.
6) Look over your hood or along the left frt fender for the L/F cone and pull forward to help straighten out. Again aim for 2' inside the cone.
Note: At 1st I was concerned about the L/F cone as I couldn't see it, but found that I never got close to it. Also, If you cut back as the Right Rear corner crosses the centerline you won't cross over the curb border.
Try this and adjust as needed. Hope this helps someone.
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mtnrider
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Hey Hap,
I did this in July. On each item you are only allowed to correct 2x.
Backing straight was not that hard, I just put the truck in 4L so it would idle real slow and straightened accordingly. It can be tricky when you correct because if too much you loose sight of the cones.
I was asked to do my parallel parking on the street and I just had to pull up to a curb.
The dock parking was the hardest part for me. I have no idea why we need to know that but we do. you are required to back into a dock from a 90 degree angle. Making the turn was fine, they give you enough space to correct and back straight. The hard part was backing far enough but not hitting the cone, (dock), you cannot see. You have to be within 3' of the dock. Just get used to knowing where the back of your trailer is for that one.
Since I was allowed 2 corrections, I used them when needed. Having the truck in 4L also helped. I'm sure the truck wasn't too happy on pavement but I passed.
Once you get passed that, the driving is a breeze. Just go slow. Here is my test. I'm sure you will do better.
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Hap Hazard
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mtnrider,
I saw your test sheet from another post and copied it already. I've really not had any concerns except for this parallel thing (and that's because I'd never done it before. I now have all my marks to get through it and it doesn't appear to be a big deal. Just hope I can help someone else. I had hoped that someone could have given me a hint before I drove down to Bishop to start practicing.
Take care and thanks,
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nevadanick
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I took the class A test in Ca and when parallel parking only had to put the trailer in the space, he didnt care where the truck ended up. It was easy and i did the test with a crewcab pickup and 40ft gooseneck.
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sin cal hd
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Hap Hazard wrote:Well here's the steps for anyone needing them. My unit is a F-250 super cab/short bed 4WD. The TH is a WW FSC2800 bumper tow. The test course is 12' wide by your overall rig lenght plus 10'. This 10' is a magic number that makes everything work well.
1)Pull along the cones straight and parallel, place the left front cone (LFC) 2/3's the way between your last axle and the Right rear corner of your TH (the 2/3 is towards the rear of the TH).
2) Cut the steering wheel hard to enter the space at a 30 degree angle, watch the right side mirror.
3) When the right rear coner of the TH reaches the center of the parking space cut back hard to straighten out. On my truck it was full steering wheel lock.
4) You will begin to see the left rear corner of the TH come back in your left mirror. Aim the left rear corner of the TH 2-3' inside the Left rear cone. (With the width of the course you don't have to worry about the right side.) As you continue let the Left corner move to 1-2' inside the cone.
5) Begin to striaghten ASAP and back as far back as you can towards the cone.
6) Look over your hood or along the left frt fender for the L/F cone and pull forward to help straighten out. Again aim for 2' inside the cone.
Note: At 1st I was concerned about the L/F cone as I couldn't see it, but found that I never got close to it. Also, If you cut back as the Right Rear corner crosses the centerline you won't cross over the curb border.
Try this and adjust as needed. Hope this helps someone.
Hap
Just out of curiosity where you allowed to have the truck jack knifed with the front end sticking out a little? I know with the CDL testing that is ok.
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The only parallel parking consisted of pulling over to the curb, You would be surprised how many people don't think about the trailer tires being wider than their truck tires. Watch for signs an power poles when doing this. Also all the cone stuff is more for checking your depth perception along with the ability to handle the rig your driving.
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sin cal hd,
I haven't taken the test yet. I'll let you know when I find out.
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pcassidy111
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Very helpful, thanks
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Rhinojoe
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sin cal hd wrote:Hap Hazard wrote:Well here's the steps for anyone needing them. My unit is a F-250 super cab/short bed 4WD. The TH is a WW FSC2800 bumper tow. The test course is 12' wide by your overall rig lenght plus 10'. This 10' is a magic number that makes everything work well.
1)Pull along the cones straight and parallel, place the left front cone (LFC) 2/3's the way between your last axle and the Right rear corner of your TH (the 2/3 is towards the rear of the TH).
2) Cut the steering wheel hard to enter the space at a 30 degree angle, watch the right side mirror.
3) When the right rear coner of the TH reaches the center of the parking space cut back hard to straighten out. On my truck it was full steering wheel lock.
4) You will begin to see the left rear corner of the TH come back in your left mirror. Aim the left rear corner of the TH 2-3' inside the Left rear cone. (With the width of the course you don't have to worry about the right side.) As you continue let the Left corner move to 1-2' inside the cone.
5) Begin to striaghten ASAP and back as far back as you can towards the cone.
6) Look over your hood or along the left frt fender for the L/F cone and pull forward to help straighten out. Again aim for 2' inside the cone.
Note: At 1st I was concerned about the L/F cone as I couldn't see it, but found that I never got close to it. Also, If you cut back as the Right Rear corner crosses the centerline you won't cross over the curb border.
Try this and adjust as needed. Hope this helps someone.
Hap
Just out of curiosity where you allowed to have the truck jack knifed with the front end sticking out a little? I know with the CDL testing that is ok.
It's OK.
It's the same exercise as the alley docking.
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