10/30/2020 0 Comments Parallel Parking Test Dimensions
BigRigCareer.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.We do have an in depth article on the CDL skills backing tests, with video explanations.To access that page go here What follows is a layout of the cones and a description taken directly from one States CDL handbook.
Parallel Parking Test Dimensions Download A CopyAs always download a copy and compare to ensure you are following your States testing protocol. Most of the States do now have it pretty standardized so it shouldnt vary greatly. If you need to obtain a copy of your State CDL handbook we have you covered. CDL Straight Line Backing Cone Dimensions Official guidance from the CDL manual: You may be asked to back your vehicle in a straight line between two rows of cones without touching or crossing over the exercise boundaries. CDL Offset Backing Cone Dimensions From the CDL manual: Offset Back Right You may be asked to back into a space that is to the right rear of your vehicle. From that position, you must back the vehicle into the opposite lane until the front of your vehicle has passed the first set of cones without striking boundary lines or cones. Offset Back Left You may be asked to back into a space that is to the left rear of your vehicle. In addition, the two lanes are 12 foot wide, with the lane being backed into 40 feet deep. CDL Parallel Parking Dimensions The CDL Manual advises: Parallel Park (Drivers Side) - You may be asked to park in a parallel parking space that is on your left. You are to drive past the entrance to the parallel parking space with your vehicle parallel to the parking area; and back into the space without crossing front, side or rear boundaries marked by cones. You are required to get your entire vehicle completely into the space. Parallel Park (Conventional) - You may be asked to park in a parallel parking space that is on your right. ![]() You will drive past the alley and position your vehicle parallel to the outer boundary. From that position, back into the alley bringing the rear of your vehicle within three feet of the rear of the alley without touching boundary lines or cones. Your vehicle must be straight within the alleylane when completed. There is an additional spacing of 70 feet forward of this boundary to the outer boundary. Summary Knowing the placement of the cones will assist you in getting comfortable with the tasks required to complete your CDL skills testing. Dont forget that we offer a further in depth article with videos that you can check out.
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