Uphill and Downhill Parking Explained

Are you looking to enhance your parking skills and ensure safety on the road? Join us in this informative video where we're diving into the essential techniques of uphill and downhill parking, along with the crucial skill of curbing your wheels. Jacqueline, with many years of driving experience, shares her expertise to make you feel confident and secure in any parking situation.

🚗 Mastering Uphill and Downhill Parking:
Discover the secrets to parking uphill and downhill with finesse. Learn how to properly position your vehicle to prevent unwanted movement, even in the rare instance of brake failure. Jacqueline breaks down the step-by-step process that guarantees your car stays exactly where you want it.

🔄 The Art of Wheel Curbing:
Ever wondered how to effectively curb your wheels? Jacqueline demonstrates the correct technique for both uphill and downhill scenarios. Whether it's turning your wheels to the left or the right, you'll understand the logic behind it and why it's a legal requirement in many places.

🛑 Safety First, Always:
While brake failure might be an uncommon occurrence, knowing how to safeguard against it is a responsible practice. Jacqueline emphasizes the importance of this precautionary measure, providing you with peace of mind every time you park on an incline.

🚦 Following the Law:
Did you know that not curbing your wheels properly could result in a ticket? Jacqueline sheds light on the legal aspect of wheel curbing, giving you an extra reason to adopt this smart habit. Stay on the right side of the law while staying safe.

Join us on this insightful journey as we demonstrate the practical aspects of wheel curbing and the nuances of parking on slopes. Jacqueline's straightforward guidance ensures that you're well-equipped to tackle any parking challenge, no matter how steep. Watch, learn, and master these essential skills for a safer and more confident driving experience. Your vehicle's security is in your hands – let's make sure it's in the right position too!

0:00 - Getting Started: Understanding Uphill and Downhill Parking
0:24 - Wheel Positioning Demystified: Essential Parking Techniques
01:10 - Practical Application: Taking to the Road
02:10 - Mastering Downhill Parking: Safety on the Descent
02:49 - Transitioning to Uphill: Navigating the Change in Terrain
04:10 - Uphill Parking Expertise: Ensuring a Secure Position
05:05 - Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways for Confident Parking

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This video is meant to help learner drivers in the United States by receiving help from seasoned driving instructors and drivers education professionals. Remember that legislation and driving laws can vary from state to state. It is your responsibility to verify that the information presented in this video is in accordance with the laws specified in your state’s driver's handbook. The creators of the video cannot be held liable for any consequences caused by any information that is in any way inaccurate, misleading, or deemed to be lacking in any way. The creators of this video cannot be held liable for any person failing their behind-the-wheel test or written test. It is the responsibility of each person driving a vehicle to make sure that they are driving in a safe manner within the limits of the law.

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[BaoNguyen-igzi]

coming to this channel as a first generation asian american, it's terrifying as a 23 year old learning how to drive for the first time since nobody in your family can teach you in english. These videos have been really helpful and calms my anxiety with how the drivers book makes me terrified with the overload of info and confusing knowledge of passing in different scenarios. Thanks!

[shineboy]

Ill just pass my drive test yesterday ... Thank you very much

[princesastormii]

makes more sense i did my first road test prep lesson today and I learned how to do this for the first time and it was confusing at first I just have to practice because I have my road test in 2 weeks! Thank you for that

[sholotahloya]

Queen Jacqueline is on top as ALWAYS !!!!

[miniNtb]

Thank you for the nice lessons. Wish everyone could have a driving instructor like you guys. ❤

[DarkKoffee]

Thank you very much for simplifying “how to..”. I’ve learned A LOT more from you than my private driving lessons quite frankly 😓

[aubreywest]

YESSS QUEEN JACKIE WITH ANOTHER VIDEO!!!!

[oneproductionman]

Thank you! This is much simpler than what my driving instructor wants me to do. He wants me to do a 2 second SLOW maneuver to quickly turn my wheels, then reverse 2 second until I feel the curb in my wheels, then go neutral to let the weel slide to neutral position in the curb, then engage my parking breake. CRAZY! It just stresses me out so much!. I have done this parking (up or down or even parallel) with my friend's car and it was quick and easy and safe. IDK why my driving instructor stresses me out so much with all the unnecessary steps.

[Manueljunior_chino]

Very understandable on the need. Situation

[bamramos]

Thanks for your inspirational teaching regarding parking uphill and downhill

[gberika]

I didn’t know anything about this subject but with this video I have vision now.
Thanks.

[mh]

You're so calm and cool, I wish you were my family :) Thanks for the great video as always!

[MomoNoStress]

very straightforward, thank you. My test is on Friday in Alberta, wish me luck.

[monaliverulkar]

Thank you! It was a great lesson for me.

[kingmozzeyy]

do we have to put on signals or emergency signal ⁉️⁉️⁉️

[olespasychniknoway]

LOL, where was this video before?

So, picture this, I was trying to park on a steep hill, and as I attempted to parallel park, I noticed a car behind me getting a little too close for comfort. It was like a high-stakes game of chess, but with cars.

With my heart pounding, I carefully maneuvered into the spot. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, I heard a honk from behind. I quickly glanced in the rearview mirror to see my car rolling backward, inching dangerously close to the car behind me. Panic mode engaged!

Thankfully, I managed to slam the brakes just in the nick of time, avoiding a potential bumper-to-bumper disaster. Lesson learned: Uphill parking can be an adventure in itself!

[gorainy]

Thank you so much for this video, It used to be, back in the 70s, that if you did not park with your wheel straight, the car would not start. Is that not true anymore?? If I park down, or uphill with my wheels turned, will my car start??? Thank you for these basic videos, Jacqueline...btw MY BRAKES DID FAIL 2 WEEKS AGO and I hit two cars. It totally destroyed my driving confidence, so watching your videos is helping me get over it. Happy driving!

[handskill]

Your way of exploring the video was nice. Thanks

[humansranimals]

What about if there’s no curve? I’ve heard it diffrent