> I'm a good driver, except I can't parallel park worth sh*t. No matter how
> many guidelines/reference points are given to me to succeed at that
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> However, the one time I did manage to parallel park absolutely perfectly
> was... during my road test. If there's a time to do it well, that's it. ;-)
Phoenix is even better, with about twice the number of parking spaces
per car than even Los Angeles has. Also the parallel parking part of
the Arizona driver's test is done with a space about 6-8' longer than
a 1970s Cadillac, or long enough that I was able to go head-in with my
little car. The inspector said I had to redo it the normal way.
Cathy F. - 21 Jun 2007 23:18 GMT
>> I'm a good driver, except I can't parallel park worth sh*t. No matter
>> how
>> many guidelines/reference points are given to me to succeed at that
>> perticular
Oops - or particular.
skill, I'm crappy at it. Thank goodness, it's rarely needed
>> around here.
>>
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> a 1970s Cadillac, or long enough that I was able to go head-in with my
> little car. The inspector said I had to redo it the normal way.
LOL - as if he was going to let you 'cheat'! Nice try... no dice.
Cathy
Wickeddoll® - 23 Jun 2007 00:53 GMT
"larry moe 'n curly"...
>> I'm a good driver, except I can't parallel park worth sh*t. No matter
>> how
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> a 1970s Cadillac, or long enough that I was able to go head-in with my
> little car. The inspector said I had to redo it the normal way.
Phoenix is unusually generous with everything related to driving. No wonder
the insurance rates are so freaking high. My son admitted he shouldn't have
been allowed to get his driver's license so easily. They also let you keep
the same license till you're *65!* Ridiculous.
Natalie
Cathy F. - 23 Jun 2007 00:58 GMT
> "larry moe 'n curly"...
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> shouldn't have been allowed to get his driver's license so easily. They
> also let you keep the same license till you're *65!* Ridiculous.
Do they at least have phased-in licensing for teens?
There used to be a woman from ND on another ng I frequent. Kids there can
get a driving license at 14. Ackkk!
Cathy
> Natalie
Wickeddoll® - 23 Jun 2007 01:16 GMT
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> "Wickeddoll®"...
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> Cathy
Nope. He got it at age 16, no problem.
Natalie
Cathy F. - 23 Jun 2007 01:51 GMT
> "Cathy F." ...
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>> "Wickeddoll®"...
>>> Phoenix is unusually generous with everything related to driving. No
>>> wonder the insurance rates are so freaking high. My son admitted he
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> Nope. He got it at age 16, no problem.
Yeah, but... what I meant was: were there restrictions at that point? No
night driving; if passengers, then restricted re: how many could be a
non-adult, etc?
Cathy
> Natalie
Wickeddoll® - 23 Jun 2007 01:58 GMT
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> "Wickeddoll
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> Cathy
Once again - NO. He had full operator.
I think it expired before age 65, though. He now has a Florida license, so
I don't remember.
Natalie
Cathy F. - 23 Jun 2007 02:05 GMT
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> Once again - NO. He had full operator.
Thanks for the clarification; when you said "No problem", I thought you just
meant that the test was easy to pass.
Cathy
> I think it expired before age 65, though. He now has a Florida license,
> so I don't remember.
>
> Natalie
Wickeddoll® - 23 Jun 2007 02:19 GMT
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> Cathy
It WAS. He didn't even have to parallel park. I think the reviewer just
wanted to get home that day, since it took less than 10 minutes.
:-P
Natalie
Cathy F. - 23 Jun 2007 02:23 GMT
> "Cathy F." ...
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> It WAS. He didn't even have to parallel park. I think the reviewer just
> wanted to get home that day, since it took less than 10 minutes.
Oh, my...
Cathy
> :-P
>
> Natalie