November 9th 2012 - Zoe...another excellent parallel park!!
At the beginning of our driving lesson, Zoe had a clear plan in mind; she wanted to be able to parrallel park properly.
When we got to a suitable area, Zoe and I discussed exactly what she was struggling with about this manoeuvre. She said she found it difficult to remember the "routine" she had been taught...mainly remembering what to do and when. She recognised that reference point were important, but found it difficult to remember what they were.
I'd like to stress at this point that it is not important HOW you do this manoeuvre, as long as your control and observation are such that you can safely and accurately get into a position that is within two car lengths from the car in front, and parallel with the kerb! Some pupil's seem to need to have a set routine with set reference points, whilst others seem to be able to develop a system which suits them, and don't use reference points at all! Your examiner won't mind at all what method you use either, as long as your finishing position is within two car lengths, and you have completed it safely and under full control.
It turned out that Zoe did remember what to do and when and why, after a little prompting from me...and one of the easiest ways I do this is to get the pupil to talk me through the method, as if they were relaying it back to a friend...it seems to stick in their memory this way! It also became apparent that in actual fact Zoe was afraid of hitting the kerb, and was putting full lock on too early, which left her too far away from the kerb. It didn't take her long before she became braver/more confident, and then she managed to do it without any help/prompting from me at all. BRILLIANT result Zoe!!
Thank you for all the hard work you always put into your driving lessons Zoe...it's always a real pleasure to see your driving skills grow so much and so fast...along with your confidence levels!
Helen Adams ADI
www.purple-driving.co.uk
www.121aditraining.co.uk
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