Right-Of-Way in the Parking Lot

Right-Of-Way in the Parking Lot

Parking & Backing
Right-of-way in the parking lot in British Columbia Parking lots in British Columbia are not a joke; but only the second most common place where collisions happen, only after intersections. It's obviously important to understand right-of-way in the parking lot, how to drive safely in parking lots, and who should yield to who. In this article, we'll dive into the rules, both for drivers yielding to each other, and of course, pedestrians, as well. Let's take a look at the British Columbia laws and some common scenarios. Question from a reader Question : I am driving out of a parking lot. Several meters ahead of me, the back up lights on car in a parked space come on. Do I continue driving forward past the car, which is obviously in reverse,…
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How to Reverse a Car – Huge Guide For Drivers

How to Reverse a Car – Huge Guide For Drivers

Parking & Backing
Wondering how to reverse a car? Reversing or backing up a car can be so confusing, especially for new drivers. Don't worry if it's your first time driving backwards - or forwards - and you are feeling lost wondering how to back up a car. It just takes a little bit of practice. And we have lots of info to help you make sense of this whole thing, including: How to properly start the reversing process Reversing safety protocol and tips Where to look when reversing How to do the 360 checks and when Reversing exercises to improve the skill Where it's illegal to reverse a car How to Reverse a Car Shift Into Reverse First  Of course, when you're about to reverse park, you would normally check your mirrors and…
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Reverse Stall Parking 101: Beginner Tutorial For New Drivers

Reverse Stall Parking 101: Beginner Tutorial For New Drivers

Parking & Backing
Welcome to Reverse Stall Parking Reverse stall parking, in other words, backing into a parking space - especially when it's between two very shiny-looking objects - is not something most student drivers get excited about. It's hard enough trying to drive forwards! But, this is of course a necessary skill that can be made much easier by practicing your basic backing skills first. Let's dive right in. And for a related article, check out Right-of-Way in the Parking Lot. What Is Reverse Stall Parking? Reverse stall parking is something new drivers and learners hear about when learning how to drive. And, you need to know how for your ICBC road test. But what is this mysterious thing? Reverse stall parking = how to back into a parking spot. This article…
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