Maneuvering problems

[EA1191]

When I visit a relative there is a drive-in, back-out driveway to a carport.
It is possible to turn the car around and drive out by backing over a pathway and part of the lawn. Driving on the lawn is OK if a steel mesh is at ground level.
But there is limited space for maneuvering and not easy to find the best way.
There must be a computer program which will simulate the maneuvers on a plan.
Checked the net and something like a computer game is available to help teach driving.
But a useful program could have a large illustration of a steering wheel at the top right of the screen and the image of the car on the screen with an option for different situations.
Turn the wheel with the mouse pointer and move the car forward or backward (slowly) with the arrow keys.
The RTA should have one available.
Otherwise maybe make a cardboard model.

[blk_frmnt]

You could take your car somewhere and set up some cones or something, and practice for real. I don't think a computer program is going to help much.

[Peuty]

Why not just learn to reverse properly? Lots of people can't reverse terribly well, so here is perfect opportunity to get some practice!

(I assume thats what you are talking about)

[Powdered Toast Man]

What's the problem, we need more information? Why can't you just back out of the driveway? Is the road too busy? There is no problem driving on the lawn as long as your relatives don't mind.

If it's just a space thing then yeah make a scale model of your car and the space you have to maneuver in. But remember to take your cars turning circle into account too. That will give you an idea on whether it's possible, then practice it for real. blk frmnt's idea of cones setup in the same configuration to practice is also a good idea.

[JBomb3000]

Originally Posted by EA1191

There must be a computer program which will simulate the maneuvers on a plan.
Checked the net and something like a computer game is available to help teach driving.
But a useful program could have a large illustration of a steering wheel at the top right of the screen and the image of the car on the screen with an option for different situations.
Turn the wheel with the mouse pointer and move the car forward or backward (slowly) with the arrow keys.
The RTA should have one available.
Otherwise maybe make a cardboard model.

Oh yeah that would be awesome, surely you must be jokeing
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[Nickxb]

3 words.... Grand theft auto :1syellow1

[3vXT]

Originally Posted by Nickxb

3 words.... Grand theft auto :1syellow1

thats how i learned to drive

[punx_298]

could always try a design program such as autodesk and purchase a turning circle add on... could get expensive though...

[LexDaPimp]

What about reverse sensors?

Failing that, just reverse in to the driveway to begin with, then drive out forward. :P

[Laminge]

Originally Posted by LexDaPimp

What about reverse sensors?

Failing that, just reverse in to the driveway to begin with, then drive out forward. :P

Love the way you think :

[Unco]

try looking at the spot and account for the size of the car and turning circle in your head. you'll be amazed what is possible if you put your brain to use.

[SNB05T]

got a really good idea, take the car to a shopping centre and practice, don't worry about playstation games or models. that's the only way you're going to learn the limitations of yourself and your car.
practice practice practice and good luck.

[Vdouw]

If you can't reverse down your entire street, around the corner down that street, ... ok around the block you better start practicing. Reversing is not hard just takes practice so get in the car and teach yourself how. Then you'll be like me and reverse through indro car park as your mate's infront of you following and laughing his *** off

[99XR6]

if you've got access to Autocad theres an addon package called autoturn, it is possible to down load a trial version for free but the amount of vehicles is limited, but if you just want to model a car it'll be fine.

But as has already been said practice is the best thing, besides all those porograms are extremley conservative and will only really tell you if a standard car can manouver in that space.

[thefargo]

wrap some red electrical tape around your steering wheel at 12 o'clock position. when reversing be particular not to move the wheel too much. the tape will be an indicator. This helps my mother. She is in her 70's!

[blk_frmnt]

Originally Posted by Vdouw

If you can't reverse down your entire street, around the corner down that street, ... ok around the block you better start practicing. Reversing is not hard just takes practice so get in the car and teach yourself how. Then you'll be like me and reverse through indro car park as your mate's infront of you following and laughing his *** off

I don't know if you've seen 'A Bronx Tale'...sweet reversing scene in that movie...

[Sm0kinup]

Wtf???

[Quicklier]

I really don't get what you're asking.

If your relative lets you drive on the lawn, I guess you can?
What's wrong with driving in and backing out (or backing in and driving out).

Maybe you should take the bus...

[EA1191]

Originally Posted by Quicklier

I really don't get what you're asking.

If your relative lets you drive on the lawn, I guess you can?
What's wrong with driving in and backing out (or backing in and driving out).

Maybe you should take the bus...

99XR6 may have the answer to this problem.
And the tape on the steering wheel is a good idea.
Not urgent and may make a model out of cardboard.
The carport is double width and the car must do the sharpest back turn possible because the backing space has limited width.
There are a number of possible paths depending on the starting position and angle.
I do not have a problem backing onto the street but it is busy and there are usually cars parked there which restrict the view. Because of the traffic it also only allows the car to proceed in one direction.
Some visitors park on the street.