Doing 90-degree turns while reversing, I quickly internalized (well, after I got through the part where I was just memorizing -- which was less helpful) that I turn the wheel the opposite direction of where I want the front of the car to be pointing. Which, in retrospect, probably people had attempted to explain that to me before? And it's probably more nuanced when you're making less than 90-degree turns. But hey, I have learned a thing.
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driving practice #21: 3-point turns & parallel parking
Doing 90-degree turns while reversing, I quickly internalized (well, after I got through the part where I was just memorizing -- which was less helpful) that I turn the wheel the opposite direction of where I want the front of the car to be pointing. Which, in retrospect, probably people had attempted to explain that to me before? And it's probably more nuanced when you're making less than 90-degree turns. But hey, I have learned a thing.
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driving? driving! (take 9)
I was in Norwood Friday night for a belated joint birthday celebration with Elyse and her mom Janna (they live 2 towns over from my parents). At…
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[Tuesday (A1)] adventures in exercise and unrelenting war on Advent playlist
Tues. Dec. 4, 2012 Get more vertical: hike, climb to a high place, pogo or trampoline. Lift your chin to the sky and remember whose you are. -from…
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[Tuesday (P+6)]
I biked to the gym, and as I headed toward Western Ave. (I was not interested in merging into the Anderson Bridge from that direction) I realized I…
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