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Printer-Friendly Parallel Park
Purpose: To back the designated portion of the unit into a parking space so that both ends are equally close to the curbline. Can be executed on driver side or passenger side. Scoring: Position score minus penalties. Measurement: Measure outwardly from the curb to the side of the unit at the two designated scoring zones, usually the front and rear SIDE reflectors. FURTHEST score counts. The position of the nose and/or tail with reference to the front and rear barricades is unimportant. One free pull-up while entering the problem is normal, however, while exiting the free pull-up is at the discretion of the course chairman as needed by class. The driver shall blow horn when ready for measurement. Penalties: 5 points - for each additional pull-up. 5 points - failing to blow horn for measurement. 15 points - each instance of going out of bounds and/or striking any course fixture (10 for hit, 5 for reposition) 25 points - failing to follow instructions 25 points - failing to maintain normal driving position 50 points - striking curbline with the steering axle of a straight truck or the nose of trailer crossing over the curbline at any time. Note: The tail may swing over at any time without penalty; however, no part of the body may be on the curbline when driver blows horn. Ignore mud flaps. DIMENSIONS: W = Width of unit plus 6" L = Length of straight truck plus 6', Length of trailer plus 4' S = Width of street should be 40' to 50' R = Reposition area should be 80' to 100' 
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