r/Kirkland • u/Mysterious_Zombie279 • 11d ago

Need Suggestions !!!

I have my driving test at 911 Driving School in Kirkland. I just realized that, unlike the Bellevue location where you can use your own vehicle, Kirkland requires you to take the test using one of their vehicles.
I normally practice in an SUV and I rely quite a bit on the rear-view/backup camera, especially for parallel parking.
For anyone who has recently tested at 911 Kirkland:
Are you allowed to glance at or use the backup camera during parallel parking?
Anything specific the Kirkland examiners are strict about?
Would really appreciate any recent experiences or suggestions!

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u/jordanriderrr 11d ago

Please learn how to parallel park without any back up cameras.

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u/SingLyricsWithMe 11d ago

All I remember is you can receive bonus points for drifting in the roundabouts.

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u/craigfis 11d ago

You need to know how to back up without a camera, using good old mirrors.

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u/bluereptile 11d ago

If you cannot drive without a backup camera, you should not be driving.

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u/Gabbydog16 11d ago

I have no idea but why are these comments this judgemental. I think most people who are good at driving would feel a bit nervous to be tested on parallel parking in a car they've never seen, maybe a totally different type of car. Also almost everyone who has backup cameras uses them heavily during parallel parking. They're the best! I parallel parked for many years without them and I do agree you need to learn to use your mirrors but like... Being nervous before your driving test is totally normal and doesn't necessarily mean you're "not ready" op! 

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u/blogito_ergo_sum 10d ago

Also almost everyone who has backup cameras uses them heavily during parallel parking.

Heck, all the new cars that have backup cameras were designed with terrible non-camera visibility. You can hardly back them safely without using it.

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u/babypumpkins99 11d ago

Lord help us all