There are plenty of opportunities that some drivers pass by because it would require a little more skill. Even if the DMV doesn’t require parallel parking during the test it’s a good idea for parents to practice this skill with their teens. The first things you’ll need are safe places to practice parallel parking in Irvine.
There are a few states in the US that don’t require parallel parking in the final driving test. California is among a handful of those states that don’t require students to learn how to parallel park. The problem with that fact is that parallel parking isn’t non-existent in California.
Finding safe places to practice parallel parking in Irvine is easier than you may think and very important to learning an undying driving skill.
Parking Lots
The perfect place to practice any and every driving skill is in an empty parking lot. In Irvine, timing is everything. Specific times of day will provide more opportunity for empty parking lots. One of the safest bets is a school parking lot like Irvine High, Woodbridge High or Northwood High.
High school parking lots usually empty after school ends and will line up perfectly with your teen’s schedule as well as yours.
Right Out Front
Depending on where you live in Irvine, you may be able to practice on your own residential street. Many streets in Irvine have opportunities to practice parallel parking. Simply ask the neighbors to clear a specific area of the street during an hour or two for practice.
When ready, place cones or an object to mark the front end and back end of a car. If there isn’t space on your own street, remember, any quiet residential street will work.
Things to Avoid
Parallel parking is a driving skill that is seldom used but still useful. Since it’s so seldom used, there is no need to practice with real vehicles parked in front of or behind a parking spot. Cones work just fine and should provide anyone with enough knowledge to be able to parallel park should the need arise.
Once you and your teen are comfortable with their skill level, you can move onto the next driving skill. If practice is still necessary, continue practicing with cones or other markers. Do not practice with real vehicles because accidents can easily occur. Another thing to keep in mind is scheduling.
Irvine has specific time frames for traffic known as rush hours. Avoid practicing during rush hours and avoid any high trafficked areas.
