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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in!  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in! "
I'm a reverse in person. What do you do after you have reversed in?
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over a year ago
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"With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in!
I'm a reverse in person. What do you do after you have reversed in?
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Get out. Lock the door, head to wherever I was headed.. you? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in!
I'm a reverse in person. What do you do after you have reversed in?
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Get out and walk away without paying too much attention to the bumper you just bumped  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in!
I'm a reverse in person. What do you do after you have reversed in?
Get out. Lock the door, head to wherever I was headed.. you? "
I turn off the engine first, then do the rest.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in!
I'm a reverse in person. What do you do after you have reversed in?
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Get out and walk away without paying too much attention to the bumper you just bumped "
I can, hand on heart, state that I have never done that.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in!
I'm a reverse in person. What do you do after you have reversed in?
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Get out and walk away without paying too much attention to the bumper you just bumped
I can, hand on heart, state that I have never done that.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is this a trick question? 
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
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Ah I follow the Highway Code on parking matters, not a users manual! What does it say? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It depends really, if I’m shopping and need access to my boot I’ll drive nose in. At work I reverse in. Why do you ask?"
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What difference does boot access make?.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Is this a trick question?
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
How have you been doing wrong?"
I'm waiting to see if others state that they do it 'right' first.  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
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With sensors beeping in all directions?
Thankfully I can park without needing sensors. They are the work of the devil"
They are the definitely not designed for parking in London.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is this a trick question?
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
How have you been doing wrong?
I'm waiting to see if others state that they do it 'right' first. "
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Make sure your steering locks on by turning the wheel after the keys removed? |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I don't like parallel parking between 2 cars so I look for massive spaces!! I'm ok in shopping centres though 
Why do you need a massive space?
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So I have plenty of room to go straight in  |
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I park as far from anyone else that I can Usually in a place where only one side could be clunked by some idiot parking too close. Usually on end of row with no one on my drivers side.
My doors are big and heavy being an SLK and I cant open them in a normal space and get out (being rather rotund these days) I drive in reverse out or drive through to next spot ready to pull away. I avoid reversing even with sensors  not such a clear view unless roof is down. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Is this a trick question?
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
How have you been doing wrong?
I'm waiting to see if others state that they do it 'right' first. .
Make sure your steering locks on by turning the wheel after the keys removed?"
I do that one but, apparently, I miss a step. No one has mentioned it yet.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ok. I usually parallel park (especially since I learned how to drive in NYC). If it's a pull in spot then I pull in forwards, I don't like reversing into spots. Once the car is parked, I turn off the lights and such, turn the engine off, get out, push the mirrors in, and get on my way. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"I don't like parallel parking between 2 cars so I look for massive spaces!! I'm ok in shopping centres though
Why do you need a massive space?
So I have plenty of room to go straight in "
Hmmm, that's not so much parking as stopping. 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is this a trick question?
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
How have you been doing wrong?
I'm waiting to see if others state that they do it 'right' first. .
Make sure your steering locks on by turning the wheel after the keys removed?
I do that one but, apparently, I miss a step. No one has mentioned it yet.
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Turn the wheels to face the kerb before engaging the lock  |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Is this a trick question?
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
How have you been doing wrong?
I'm waiting to see if others state that they do it 'right' first. .
Make sure your steering locks on by turning the wheel after the keys removed?
I do that one but, apparently, I miss a step. No one has mentioned it yet.
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Turn the wheels to face the kerb before engaging the lock "
Bonus points to you. There's another bit.
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"With the minimum of fuss normally. Unlike some people who tend to create a whole drama over it!!
Anyway, depending on where it is, sometimes I reverse in, other times drive straight in!
I'm a reverse in person. What do you do after you have reversed in?
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Wonder how the hell will I get my shopping trolley round to the boot to load it into the car |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Ok. I usually parallel park (especially since I learned how to drive in NYC). If it's a pull in spot then I pull in forwards, I don't like reversing into spots. Once the car is parked, I turn off the lights and such, turn the engine off, get out, push the mirrors in, and get on my way. "
I really should push the mirrors in but I never do as I usually get in and find I have to get out to push them out.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Park
Neutral
Handbrake
Engine off
Seatbelt off
Keys out
Lock steering
Get out and lock up.
Like this, except I always leave car in gear."
You win the prize. The manual says that I HAVE to leave the car in gear. I've only ever done that if I'm on a hill and it's an old car.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is this a trick question?
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
How have you been doing wrong?
I'm waiting to see if others state that they do it 'right' first. .
Make sure your steering locks on by turning the wheel after the keys removed?
I do that one but, apparently, I miss a step. No one has mentioned it yet.
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Well this is what the Highway Code says:
Rule 239
Use off-street parking areas, or bays marked out with white lines on the road as parking places, wherever possible. If you have to stop on the roadside:
- do not park facing against the traffic flow
- stop as close as you can to the side
-,do not stop too close to a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge: remember, the occupant may need more room to get in or out
- you MUST switch off the engine, headlights and fog lights
- you MUST apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle
- you MUST ensure you do not hit anyone when you open your door. Check for cyclists or other traffic
/,it is safer for your passengers (especially children) to get out of the vehicle on the side next to the kerb
- put all valuables out of sight and make sure your vehicle is secure
- lock your vehicle.
Anything not included in the Highway Code (not just thos rule but all other associated parking rules about where you should / shouldn’t park etc) is just the manufacturers suggested advice. It might be common sense whatever this mystery ‘thing’ is but it doesn’t make it the ‘right’ thing to do!
I am intrigued though so will pop back later to see what it is! |
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"Ok. I usually parallel park (especially since I learned how to drive in NYC). If it's a pull in spot then I pull in forwards, I don't like reversing into spots. Once the car is parked, I turn off the lights and such, turn the engine off, get out, push the mirrors in, and get on my way.
I really should push the mirrors in but I never do as I usually get in and find I have to get out to push them out.
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are they not automatic mirrors ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is this a trick question?
No!
I read the new car's manual today and it suggests I have been doing it wrong for the last 30 years.
How have you been doing wrong?
I'm waiting to see if others state that they do it 'right' first. .
Make sure your steering locks on by turning the wheel after the keys removed?
I do that one but, apparently, I miss a step. No one has mentioned it yet.
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Turn the wheels to face the kerb before engaging the lock
Bonus points to you. There's another bit.
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Wind down the flux capacitor, disengage hyper drive, remove plutonium fuel rods and fold in door mirrors  |
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By *i1971Man
over a year ago
Cornwall |
I usually reverse into space
Handbrake on
Engine off once it's back to idle speed
Usually put it in gear to prevent it rolling anywhere
Steering lock
Check mirrors & look over shoulder before opening door
Close door & lock it (often lifting a handle to make sure it's locked) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Park
Neutral
Handbrake
Engine off
Seatbelt off
Keys out
Lock steering
Get out and lock up.
Like this, except I always leave car in gear.
You win the prize. The manual says that I HAVE to leave the car in gear. I've only ever done that if I'm on a hill and it's an old car.
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Ah the DVSA says that it’s a “good idea” to leave the car in gear, not that you HAVE to! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Ok. I usually parallel park (especially since I learned how to drive in NYC). If it's a pull in spot then I pull in forwards, I don't like reversing into spots. Once the car is parked, I turn off the lights and such, turn the engine off, get out, push the mirrors in, and get on my way.
I really should push the mirrors in but I never do as I usually get in and find I have to get out to push them out.
are they not automatic mirrors ?"
I have a basic car. It's cute and has a DAB radio, enough boot space and am USB port along with the other usual car things.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've ALWAYS left my car parked in gear.
Well 1 of mine is auto so I can't in that but always always.
1st on the flat or 1st / reverse on a hill"
Same, just as I was taught. |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
harrow |
"Very badly
How badly?
Ummmm when I did have a car, I left it round the corner on the pavement at an angle because i couldn’t get it straight
I'll give you some lessons.
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Lol in car parking or something else |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Park
Neutral
Handbrake
Engine off
Seatbelt off
Keys out
Lock steering
Get out and lock up.
Like this, except I always leave car in gear.
You win the prize. The manual says that I HAVE to leave the car in gear. I've only ever done that if I'm on a hill and it's an old car.
Ah the DVSA says that it’s a “good idea” to leave the car in gear, not that you HAVE to! "
The manual says MUST in CAPITALS!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Park
Neutral
Handbrake
Engine off
Seatbelt off
Keys out
Lock steering
Get out and lock up.
Like this, except I always leave car in gear.
You win the prize. The manual says that I HAVE to leave the car in gear. I've only ever done that if I'm on a hill and it's an old car.
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Ahhh! I only drive an automatic so I wouldn't have gotten that in any case. Marc says he always left his car in gear when he drove stick. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ok. I usually parallel park (especially since I learned how to drive in NYC). If it's a pull in spot then I pull in forwards, I don't like reversing into spots. Once the car is parked, I turn off the lights and such, turn the engine off, get out, push the mirrors in, and get on my way.
I really should push the mirrors in but I never do as I usually get in and find I have to get out to push them out.
are they not automatic mirrors ?
I have a basic car. It's cute and has a DAB radio, enough boot space and am USB port along with the other usual car things.
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Our car is about 15 years old so I'm lucky the windows are automatic never mind the mirror.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Park
Neutral
Handbrake
Engine off
Seatbelt off
Keys out
Lock steering
Get out and lock up.
Like this, except I always leave car in gear.
You win the prize. The manual says that I HAVE to leave the car in gear. I've only ever done that if I'm on a hill and it's an old car.
Ah the DVSA says that it’s a “good idea” to leave the car in gear, not that you HAVE to!
The manual says MUST in CAPITALS! "
Ah if it’s not in bold italics and underlined I’d ignore it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"6 inches from the kerb and leave at least a foot between me and the car in front (it could be more because I don't know what a foot looks like)."
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It's on the end of your leg |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've ALWAYS left my car parked in gear.
Well 1 of mine is auto so I can't in that but always always.
1st on the flat or 1st / reverse on a hill"
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Hahaha, why's that? |
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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago
Leeds + Newcastle |
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Hahaha, why's that?
What's so funny? .
The reverse on a hill 1st on the flat"
Taught to park in the "opposite" direction so facing down a hill, park in reverse and vice versa.
We've both only been driving for 18yr each so might be relatively new thing they drill in to learners.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hahaha, why's that?
What's so funny? .
The reverse on a hill 1st on the flat
Taught to park in the "opposite" direction so facing down a hill, park in reverse and vice versa.
We've both only been driving for 18yr each so might be relatively new thing they drill in to learners.
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What difference does direction make? I don't follow |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"In theory, it will stop the car if the brake fails as it will slow down the momentum.
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Yeah I get that bit, reverse is the strongest ratio to counter compression of the cylinders Im trying to get my head round the reverse for down a hill and 1st for up a hill bit |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Well, what do you do?
I have a new car, so now I can just drive to a space, press a few buttons drive past the space and it will then park itself. All nice and easy.  "
I had that on my last car but I never used it. I didn't quite trust that it would park the car properly.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It depends really, if I’m shopping and need access to my boot I’ll drive nose in. At work I reverse in. Why do you ask?.
What difference does boot access make?.
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Because if you reverse in then you’re limited for space to get into the boot, is that not obvious? |
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By *avebi48Man
over a year ago
Lordswood |
"Park
Neutral
Handbrake
Engine off
Seatbelt off
Keys out
Lock steering
Get out and lock up.
Like this, except I always leave car in gear.
You win the prize. The manual says that I HAVE to leave the car in gear. I've only ever done that if I'm on a hill and it's an old car.
Ah the DVSA says that it’s a “good idea” to leave the car in gear, not that you HAVE to!
The manual says MUST in CAPITALS!
Ah if it’s not in bold italics and underlined I’d ignore it! "
given the number of handbrake failures that have happened on cars left parked over the years and the new electric handbrake systems, I'd say in gear is a good idea, personally. Or drive an auto and just put it park like wot I do |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
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The manual says MUST in CAPITALS!
Ah if it’s not in bold italics and underlined I’d ignore it!
given the number of handbrake failures that have happened on cars left parked over the years and the new electric handbrake systems, I'd say in gear is a good idea, personally. Or drive an auto and just put it park like wot I do "
Why are handbrakes failing?
My sister suggested it's because it's such a teeny car and the wind might blow it down the road.
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By *avebi48Man
over a year ago
Lordswood |
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The manual says MUST in CAPITALS!
Ah if it’s not in bold italics and underlined I’d ignore it!
given the number of handbrake failures that have happened on cars left parked over the years and the new electric handbrake systems, I'd say in gear is a good idea, personally. Or drive an auto and just put it park like wot I do
Why are handbrakes failing?
My sister suggested it's because it's such a teeny car and the wind might blow it down the road.
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Can be because of a fault, or hot brakes when you stop and they cool while parked and then car starts to roll. Had one recalled for this issue a long while back. I've seen a few cars just roll off on their own over the years, thankfully they didn't hit mine when they came to a stop!
Like the idea of the wind blowing it away, could make it slide if you're parked on snow/ice tho... or someone leaning on it just for a laff |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
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The manual says MUST in CAPITALS!
Ah if it’s not in bold italics and underlined I’d ignore it!
given the number of handbrake failures that have happened on cars left parked over the years and the new electric handbrake systems, I'd say in gear is a good idea, personally. Or drive an auto and just put it park like wot I do
Why are handbrakes failing?
My sister suggested it's because it's such a teeny car and the wind might blow it down the road.
Can be because of a fault, or hot brakes when you stop and they cool while parked and then car starts to roll. Had one recalled for this issue a long while back. I've seen a few cars just roll off on their own over the years, thankfully they didn't hit mine when they came to a stop!
Like the idea of the wind blowing it away, could make it slide if you're parked on snow/ice tho... or someone leaning on it just for a laff"
Hot brakes? That wasn't in the manual.
I was blown down our road once, but that was in a wheelchair. Mind you, the car's not much bigger.
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By *avebi48Man
over a year ago
Lordswood |
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Hot brakes? That wasn't in the manual.
I was blown down our road once, but that was in a wheelchair. Mind you, the car's not much bigger.
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The brakes do get hot when you use them
Don't try testing with your fingers tho, ouchy!!! (yeah I did once)
Makes the steel discs expand and then when they cool they shrink - yeah just like us guys before someone else says it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How do i park a car? Like a BOSS! That's how!
You get the chauffeur to do it for you?
She won't like being called that...."
No... but I am fucking awesome at parking |
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"How do i park a car? Like a BOSS! That's how!
You get the chauffeur to do it for you?
She won't like being called that....
No... but I am fucking awesome at parking"
Apart from that one time huh... |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"How do i park a car? Like a BOSS! That's how!
You get the chauffeur to do it for you?
She won't like being called that....
No... but I am fucking awesome at parking
Apart from that one time huh..."
Now now...
She's awesome.
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"How do i park a car? Like a BOSS! That's how!
You get the chauffeur to do it for you?
She won't like being called that....
No... but I am fucking awesome at parking
Apart from that one time huh...
Now now...
She's awesome.
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She's awesome fucking in cars... |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"How do i park a car? Like a BOSS! That's how!
You get the chauffeur to do it for you?
She won't like being called that....
No... but I am fucking awesome at parking
Apart from that one time huh...
Now now...
She's awesome.
She's awesome fucking in cars..."
Handbrake on or off?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If the car was to roll nose first down a hill, parking it in reverse would slow the momentum.
Parking rear first down a hill, 1st would in theory slow momentum too.
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Errr no Chuck, the engine just turns either way, the ratio of the gears stops compression of the cylinders, reverse gear tends in most cars to be the strongest, ie if it does break free reverse is the best gear to be in whether your uphill or downhill as it's the hardest to turn!.
I can see where your coming from logically speaking but they don't work like you think they work |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It depends really, if I’m shopping and need access to my boot I’ll drive nose in. At work I reverse in. Why do you ask?.
What difference does boot access make?.
Because if you reverse in then you’re limited for space to get into the boot, is that not obvious?"
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No if there's room to drive in you just pull forward into that space once you've reversed in, reverse is always going to be easier as the steering wheels are at the back which gives you better manoeuvring than wheels at the front like when you drive in!.. It's almost impossible to drive into a tight spot that easily done in reverse |
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The way to park, judging from what I've seen, is to drive backwards and forwards on a diagonal, facing the other car but not quite succeeding in turning in beside it. When, after a while, one is in the parking space it's very important to leave no room at all on the driver's side to open the door, while leaving the passenger enough room to park the QE II. |
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I choose easy parking spots that need minimal moves and fluid makeovers, so it's slick and simple and unlikely to have damage when others move away.
Plenty of constant viewing and assessment, which may initiate indication to other road users.
I love reversing and find it simple. Most of my parking is swift and non-stop, apart from pausing for a final safety check before going into reverse and into the spot.
Obviously check for parking restrictions etc, before parking. |
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My car has auto park, but I am too scared to use it... van is always left in gear because I really don't trust the handbrake. Motorbikes are reversed against the kerb for quick get away. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"My car has auto park, but I am too scared to use it... van is always left in gear because I really don't trust the handbrake. Motorbikes are reversed against the kerb for quick get away."
I wondered why you'd parked like that. |
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"My car has auto park, but I am too scared to use it... van is always left in gear because I really don't trust the handbrake. Motorbikes are reversed against the kerb for quick get away."
I think auto park is a lazy way to park cars where the fun in that |
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Does your new car have an electronic handbrake? Mine does... And that scares me almost as much as the auto park... Though I obviously need to use the brake. And leave it in gear cos how can you trust something that doesn't have a rachet sound....
Wish I had kept the old car.... |
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1. Find quiet stretch of road.
2. Mount pavement at speed.
3. Screech to halt, possibly assisted by lamppost.
4. Open door.
5. Set light to car.
6. Run like hell.
7. Do not remove hood until at a safe distance. |
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By *upcake99Woman
over a year ago
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Depends on the space I see at 1st glance...
If I see a male struggling to get in a space , then drives off. That's the space I take and reverse into it, mainly doing so by just the use of my mirrors.
On a hill. Not only do I put car in relevant gear, apply handbrake also turn my wheels to and resting on the kerb in the appropriate direction.
I keep my foot on brake until I've taken key out of ignition, so car is at its final resting place, check that I'm happy with all controls, take seat belt off, leave car shut door fold in roadside mirror if not both then lock car with fob. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
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"Does your new car have an electronic handbrake? Mine does... And that scares me almost as much as the auto park... Though I obviously need to use the brake. And leave it in gear cos how can you trust something that doesn't have a rachet sound....
Wish I had kept the old car...."
We had a hire car like that in Iceland. It was a bit freaky, especially in the snow and ice.
My new car is basic and has a reassuring ratchet sound.
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I only ever leave our corsa in gear - only because I don't trust the handbrake. The clio I always take out of gear because if I forget to take it out of gear before hitting the start button I have to put it in neutral and hit the start button again twice I believe (too much faffing I want to jump in and go)
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