Aha! The ultimate test of your driving skills…
Parking on a Hill
When parking downhill, cuddle the curb with your tires. Uphill? Play hard-to-get and face away. No curb? Hug the road’s shoulder. And don’t forget: automatic cars need a “park” break too! 😉
Parallel parking
- Cozy up 18 inches from the curb – it’s like your car’s giving the curb a friendly side hug.
- Spot the perfect curbside parking space, then shimmy halfway alongside the car in front while maintaining a two-foot personal bubble.
- Time for some fancy footwork: 45-degree wheel twist, reverse, and dance towards the curb till you’re under two feet away.
- Switch the steering groove, ease backward, and voilà! You’re nestled snugly between your vehicular neighbors.
- Watch out for cars, bikers, and pedestrians. Peekaboo surprises are best saved for parties, not parking!
Parking at colored curbs
Let’s decode the vibrant world of colored curbs:
| Curb Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ⬜ White | Quick “hellos” and “goodbyes” only (no dawdling, please!) |
| 🟩 Green | Limited-time parking: It’s like speed dating for your car |
| 🟨 Yellow | Load/unload zone: It’s the pit stop of parking! |
| 🟥 Red | No parking or loitering: Cars need personal space, too! |
| 🟦 Blue | Reserved for VIPs (Very Important Parkers) with disabilities |
Other parking rules:
| Parking Restrictions | Do / Don’t |
|---|---|
| No Parking Zone | Never park here |
| Bus Lane, Sidewalk, Crosswalk, Tunnel, Driveway, EV Space | Don’t park here |
| Disabled Person’s Spot, Diagonal Lines Next to Spot | Don’t park here |
| Within 15 feet of a Fire Hydrant | Don’t park here |
| Between Safety Zone and Curb | Don’t park here |
| Unless Permitted by Signs | Don’t park here |
| Double Parking | Don’t park here |
| Backing Out of Spot | Check for children before backing out |