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California Class C Permit Practice Test
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Parking, Reversing & Roadside StopsStandalone practice
Before backing into a parallel-parking space, where should the driver stop?
A approaches an open curbside parking space between silver B ahead of the space and silver C behind it. A is not yet alongside B.
Correct answer: Beside the vehicle in front of the space, about two feet away.
Why
A parallel park begins beside the vehicle ahead of the space, followed by a careful blind-spot check and controlled backing path.
Verified against California Driver's Handbook · Parallel parking · p. 32
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