Super7 Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Hardly need to parallel park in Singapore. Since most xmm drivers can hardly even vertical park, let alone parallel park, they badly need others to park for them. You can be the white knight to save xmm drivers in distress in car park!! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Can draw a legal lot to park, yes? If it's illegal parking, just park a bit slanting also can what!! Cannot anyhow park. Will kenna scratch one because the road was so narrow. People in HK very good at parking because lots of places need parallel parking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Cannot anyhow park. Will kenna scratch one because the road was so narrow. People in HK very good at parking because lots of places need parallel parking. this reminds me of how drivers park so close to each others in Paris' narrow streets!! when I was trying to cross the road and then walk thru the gap between their bumpers, i couldnt even squeeze thru!! [grin] HK has a lots of steep, hilly road side parking, it's amazing how they can park in such difficult situations!!! I cant remember where, but there's this flat car park in another country, the regular users park and leave their handbrake dis-engagned, put in neutral gear so that if the next car doesnt have enough space to move out, the driver will just push the blocking cars a bit to give him the space!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 this reminds me of how drivers park so close to each others in Paris' narrow streets!! when I was trying to cross the road and then walk thru the gap between their bumpers, i couldnt even squeeze thru!! [grin] HK has a lots of steep, hilly road side parking, it's amazing how they can park in such difficult situations!!! I cant remember where, but there's this flat car park in another country, the regular users park and leave their handbrake dis-engagned, put in neutral gear so that if the next car doesnt have enough space to move out, the driver will just push the blocking cars a bit to give him the space!! Then can just steal and push the car away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Then can just steal and push the car away Car doors are locked, steal already how to drive it away ?? I remember last time Suntec City used double-parking system and some cars are "parked" on trolleys which can be moved/pushed away together with the car sitting on it if the blocked car needs to move out. How come now no more? Do you remember it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 One important feature to have in this parallel parking, auto left tilt down mirror. The moment your left back tyre reaching the curb, its time to turn your steering wheel. Ensure your front left doesnt hit the car in front. this reminds me of how drivers park so close to each others in Paris' narrow streets!! when I was trying to cross the road and then walk thru the gap between their bumpers, i couldnt even squeeze thru!! [grin] HK has a lots of steep, hilly road side parking, it's amazing how they can park in such difficult situations!!! I cant remember where, but there's this flat car park in another country, the regular users park and leave their handbrake dis-engagned, put in neutral gear so that if the next car doesnt have enough space to move out, the driver will just push the blocking cars a bit to give him the space!! Indonesia have this parking, so just put your clutch to N and disengage the handbrake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 One important feature to have in this parallel parking, auto left tilt down mirror. The moment your left back tyre reaching the curb, its time to turn your steering wheel. Ensure your front left doesnt hit the car in front. Yes, Yes!! I use this technique when i have to park very close to the kerb!! But sometime i forget to re-tilt the mirror after i park and walk home, and drive off next morning until i reach office still dont know the mirror is pointing to the ground!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Yes, Yes!! I use this technique when i have to park very close to the kerb!! But sometime i forget to re-tilt the mirror after i park and walk home, and drive off next morning until i reach office still dont know the mirror is pointing to the ground!! Can buy after market auto tilt mirror one de 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Can buy after market auto tilt mirror one de Can it auto tilt-back? This is one good gadget i will buy!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeshe Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Although there is theory to explain this, I mainly use my feel and sense the energy of the cars around me. Most times I get it right, but once in a while I need to adjust again especially when the space is very tight. Like this more shiok mah. Go and remember so much theory for what? Lol. ai put up the poles used during driving test mai? [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Can it auto tilt-back? This is one good gadget i will buy!! Few years back i saw it in the car accessories mart, maybe u can check it iut. Quite a useful feature to have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Hmm this is not actually what i learnt in Driving school. But since I'm not particularly good at parallel parking. I will give it a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Do you leave your phone number with them for future rescues? Hao ren zhor dao di, be a good man till the end!! [thumbsup] Better just leave your door unlocked n the key in the ignition. So much easier for everybody............incl the thief. Hahahaha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keira 4th Gear June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 The theory on parking will only works 30%, the rest of the % will be on own instinct because we have to consider in cars that didn't park within the boundary parking line by some stupid drivers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_prince Supersonic June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 JB leh?? JB can park anywhere lor. only prob is when go Geylang.... lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Rules of thumb and experience help, but we prefer repeatable experiments. And if you see this and laugh, you're probably not as good as you think you are. Thankfully, the recipe for a one-move parking job is pretty simple. 1. Pull alongside the car ahead of the space you want. Align your rear axle with that car's bumper. Turn the wheel toward the curb at full lock. 2. Back up until the center of your inside rear tire aligns with the streetside edge of the forward car. Straighten wheel, continue to reverse. 3. When your outside tire aligns with that same edge, turn the wheel the other way. 4. If all went according to plan, you're in the space, bodywork intact. Get out and admire your work. Great illustration! This is exactly what I do, but my wife just doesn't get it. So I don't bother teaching her anymore and enjoy the praises she lavishes on me every time I parallel park at one go in crowded places. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 JB can park anywhere lor. only prob is when go Geylang.... lol OKT dont provide valet parking in GL? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 1, 2014 Share June 1, 2014 Great illustration! This is exactly what I do, but my wife just doesn't get it. So I don't bother teaching her anymore and enjoy the praises she lavishes on me every time I parallel park at one go in crowded places. My wife same, always praise me! But I'd rather she can do it herself ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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