Point of Reference
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From the driver's position, choose a reference point to be a visual clue that you can relate to on some part of the roadway.
The intended purpose in choosing these visual reference points is to know where your car is actually located on the road.
The reason why some drivers can't see the actual position of the car in relation to the roadway because the drivers view of the road is obscured by the dashboard and hood of the car. Good reference points assist you in overcoming vision problems you encounter.
To determine the vehicle location (e.g., if the vehicle is aligned with the other vehicle when parking) a driver can align some part of the vehicle with the roadway.
The intended purpose in choosing these visual reference points is to know where your car is actually located on the road.
The reason why some drivers can't see the actual position of the car in relation to the roadway because the drivers view of the road is obscured by the dashboard and hood of the car. Good reference points assist you in overcoming vision problems you encounter.
To determine the vehicle location (e.g., if the vehicle is aligned with the other vehicle when parking) a driver can align some part of the vehicle with the roadway.
Point of Reference- Parking
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When parking next to a curb, the center of the hood serves as a good reference point to indicate where the right tires are located.
When the line of the curb appears to intersect the center of the hood, your car’s right tires will be positioned about 3-6 inches away from the curb.
When the line of the curb appears to intersect the center of the hood, your car’s right tires will be positioned about 3-6 inches away from the curb.
Point of Reference: Estimate the stopping position
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When you want to know how far forward you can pull into a parking space or where to stop at an intersection, you will need to estimate where the front of your car ends, i.e., where your car’s front limitation is.
You would drive forward until the curb or line ahead appeared to intersect under the passenger's side mirror. This is when the front of your car will be even with the curb line ahead.
You would drive forward until the curb or line ahead appeared to intersect under the passenger's side mirror. This is when the front of your car will be even with the curb line ahead.