CDL Test, Class A 2024. 'Parallel Park Conventional'

Parallel park Conventional, The first of the advanced maneuvers. Remember during the CDL test you'll only do ONE of the advanced maneuvers, you'll do either PP Conventional, PP Sight side, 90 Degree Alley dock. It's a random selection made by the examiner. Before you do this you've already performed the straight line and one of the offsets.
You're allowed two free pull ups, you can take as many as you need up to a point. Pull ups are the least amount of points "1 point after the two free" so do them to gain a better position. The G.O.A.L. is limited to only Two. You cannot take a third look.
Encroachments are 2 points for any part of the vehicle that crosses or touches a boundary line. On a Class A vehicle both vehicles, tractor and trailer are scored separately. You could have part of the tractor and part of the trailer encroached and that would equal 4 points. You cannot finish an exercise encroached. You shouldn't finish outside a boundary line for your final position. The final position has to be adhered inside the boundary or there will be a 13 point penalty just for that and you'll fail. You'll be allowed up to 12 points total for a pass. The 13th point is a FAIL. It's required that you exit the vehicle using three points of contact at all times. Failing to do this properly could result in a automatic failure for an unsafe act. Leave a comment please.

[MT__]

Its been a year since i pass my cdl test and got my license thanks to this video that helped me out a lot, i still watch this video from time to time, once again thank you mike logan god bless.

[adamlawrence]

Best video I have seen on this. I tried and failed miserably yesterday, watched this video like 10 times last night, went in today and nailed it. Confident for my test now. Thanks so much for this!

[bryankremer]

Exactly how they have been teaching us in school. If you know the points, you’ll nail it every time.

[eddiereneerobles]

Thank you for this video!! Before my test this afternoon I watched it a few times over and it definitely helped put things into perspective for me. I never thought of breaking this parking maneuver into three parts! I went in and killed the parallel test! Many thanks!

[elhadgidia]

I just wanted to take time and thank you Mike Logan for helping me with those maneuvers to pass my road test, I just got my CDL, thanks again, God bless you

[ddolson]

@Mike Logan, I was struggling with my parallel parking and my test was 2 days away. I hadn't found consistency in my directional changes. I went back to your video and decided to use your system exactly. I wanted to practice like I was at the test, so I used a get out and look mid-maneuver like you did; it enabled me to assess if I was right on, too deep, or needed to go further in. Actually being in back of the truck enabled me to really visualize what needed to happen and when. Presto!! I was consistent in the final placement and confidently performed the maneuver at my test. Parallel parking would have been the only thing to hold me back, but thanks to you and your video, I'm now a CDL holder.

[jackyakubov]

Thank you so much for the author of this video. Today I passed my CDL exam after failing 3 times!!! I wish I watched this video before I took my exam. My last exam I passed everything except Parallel Parking. So that try was the 3rd one and I failed. I had to redo everything again. Few days ago I was searching about parallel parking and found this video. This is what exactly I was looking for and this techniques told in these video worked out perfectly. I can’t wait to start my job now and again thank you!!!

[hectorlosangeles]

I have to say, this is by far the best explanation and video visual aid I’ve seen. Well done! Well explained and demonstrated. Thank You

[mommaknows]

Just wanted to say thank you for your video.I took my skills test today and really didnt think I would have to parallel park but i did and passed my test first time.I watched your video only one time but I thank God I did because that is how I passed remembering your video. So Thank You.

[grandmasboy]

I failed twice on this maneuver first time my nerves and excitement the second time I almost had it but going for round 3 just keep watching these videos over and over and YES of course Practice makes perfect

[mikeyates]

Man I was having bad luck wo Th this one. And today I finally got it

[Warmachine_]

Was away from CDL-A school for a while, and am just coming back now, and we're going into this maneuver, so thanks

[chief]

Passed my CDL test today I nailed parallel parking all of skills

[anitachambers]

Not everyone can teach this in A simple manner . But u did, thank you.They can make it so complex. Also Practice makes perfect.

[Snipe]

This video made the world of a difference! I have good instructor but he over explains everything it throws me off and maybe because I have a short attention span but damn I mastered this today after watching this a few times and practicing for about an hour and bam! Back to back got it in the box!

[Latomdra]

I watched this video about 15x and now I'm confident I will ace the parallel test thank you

[minto]

Very simple, slow and awesome way to teach. Very nice. Thanks

[johnbearden]

I appreciate this video as it gives the proper steps to execute this particular maneuver without taking forever. I feel confident about this maneuver now, thanks for the video.

[Lightning.]

The driver made it look so easy & smooth! Much respect 👍

[navdipsingh]

During my CDL practice days, I have watched all You tube videos including this. But overall, I would say, make a plan in your head before you start your skills. Assume virtual maneuvering and follow that you will be end up close...best of luck!