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[quote=Anonymous]We dug up the space dimensions (on the MVA website, and I forget where else). We measured them exactly for practice. We found that premarked parking lot spaces were rarely the same as the test space dimensions, usually a little smaller, sometimes a bit larger, almost always too short in depth. We never did find out the distance from the mouth of the parking space to the guardrail on the access lane (i.e., the width of the access lane), and I’m not sure if it is the same at every test center.

The most important thing DC learned from the 3 professional lessons was the technique for backing out of the space.

We practiced the test in exactly the order it is given, including the backing up to the starting point between exercises.

Never did fully figure out all the turn signals.

Absolutely have to do the visual look-see.

The stop signs are a time-proven flunk point, enhanced by some tricky examiners who tell the driver to “pull over there” at the end, with no reference to stopping.

The test is not impossibly hard, but it is not a walk in the park. There’s a lot of emphasis on precision, coordination, multitasking and close attention to detail.

We used what passes for a larger sedan these days. I’ve watched people use mid-size SUV’s. Many driving schools (as an adjunct to other lessons, or as a stand alone product) will let you hire an instructor and car for the test.

It is very profitable to go watch some tests. [/quote]

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