I took my road test yesterday and passed with flying colors. They will make you parallel park first, then you will go out on the road, which is literally about 2 blocks (2-5 mins of driving) and then you are done. Be confident, and follow the road signs, use your signals. I used the video “DC DMV PARALLEL PARKING” to help learn the method to parking. GOOD LUCK, YOU GOT THIS !
@@kerrimichelle5238 if you a driving your own vehicle and not theirs you will have to go out and do the inspection of the car. The most they asked was get in the car and start it up and roll the window down. You will have to back out of the parking space where you park your own vehicle.
My test was this morning at 10am. I was super nervous. Passed it ! Tip one : Be confident and keep your hands on the wheel, watch the signs, you should be fine. You all got this 💪
@@xochitlgranados2060 no it was a 10-15min drive. You should practice in the area. Tons of constructions. But i heard from May 1st they are adding parallel parking. Try to book it before the end of April if you are not comfortable with parallel parking.
2024 comment here! 😅 So after having my license suspended, you have to go through the whole testing process again. I took it this morning using the DMV vehicle. Passed 🎉🎉. If you’re an experienced driver don’t stress, it’s really simple. New drivers need not to worry either, the parallel parking is first and they let you have 3 chances to get it, and you can even use the back up camera (which is way different from when I first got my license at 17 lol). You just cannot hit the cones or curb, and they do give ample room. I was worried about parking in a car I wasn’t familiar with and got it the first time. Was worried for nothing. Just remember to obey signs and use your signals and you’re straight.
Thx for this video. I went last week for my road test. The parallel parking was a little tricky cuz the barrels are so low. But I got it on my second attempt. The actual road test is a breeze. Just pay attention, keep hands on the wheel and pay attention to speed limit signs. Good luck
Took and passed test today first try. Easy. Parallel parking space is huge. Just make sure you roll all the way back to the curb, it’s a very deep spot. Also I used a DMV vehicle and surprisingly they do let you use those backup cameras while doing parallel parking. So just focus on being straight and close to the curb, and of course, not hitting the cones which is instant fail. Stay calm, use signals for every maneuver, check mirrors and over shoulder, try to stick to your lane when doing those tight turns in this neighborhood.
I take my test tomorrow 6/1! I am a little nervous but I'm going to watch this video all day and head to the Deanwood testing site to get a feel of the area!
Had to use a third party plus pay for the DL applicant fee ($187) but, just took my road test today and passed. This is probably 1 out of X amount of routes that they'll take you on at the center. Instead of making a right on Eastern Ave, I had to make a left. Parallel parking is the first task you'll have to do at the DMV center if it's not crowded. If you know how to turn, use your mirrors, know when to brake, watch your surroundings, and pay attention you will pass. Good luck and relax to those that haven't receive their DL yet and are reading this.
Practice your parallel parking they only give you three chances but and then, they only get you two blocks far from the dmv, I was nervous but I passed it! You all don’t be afraid.
I too my road test Saturday and passed make sure you know how to parallel park. They make you do it before going onto the street you have to pass that part!!!! Good luck 🍀 everyone
@@ngale7107 as long as it’s not during business hours it have to be when they close for business to be honest that’s how I learned the parallel park going out at 2-3am learning and practicing for a hour or so.
Thanks for this! I took the test and passed last week:) was super nervous but it was much better than expected. Advice is to keep calm, keep in mind that it's just a test and there's always next time !
Don't be too anxious. I took this test on the same day he uploaded it. It's super easy. Just make sure you stop well at stop signs, maintain speed, check mirrors. Parking it easy since the lot is slanted. Good luck
I took my test yesterday and failed. But, I am going to take it again next week. The parallel parking is what I had a problem with. I didn't hit no cones, got into the parking space, but I didn't park closer to the curb. I had a female instructor (RUDE) she was!!!!!
@@laneymeyer1992 yes! That’s the first thing they make you do. They give you 3 attempts to do so and if you’re successful, then you do the road test and then you come back and get your license.
I must have watched this 5000 times at this point haha- my test is July 10th; I've also driven around the area a few times, not too terrible to be honest! To those who took the test, how did parallel parking go? You drive yourself to the prepared space with cones and try to get it right (3 chances), right?
Three changes. yet once i hit my cone it was a automatic fail. I believe O can pass the driving part but now you have to start by parallel parking then drive. I never did parallel parking only angle parking when i was practicing with my dad. we never needed to. i was driving back and forth to work, the store etc i did great for a few months
I appreciate this video, Mark! I have a question though. During road test, is it better to not make a right hand turn on red light? Again, thank you! 😊
As far as I know, it’s legal to make a right on red there, but if you’re going to be stressed out by trying to do so, it’s perfectly ok to be safe and wait. The intersection is terrible, and I’d urge being safe.
I took my road test on Saturday and I wouldn’t suggest you turn on red. Anywhere you see a light stop at it , because I wanted to turn on red but I didn’t and the cars behind me was mad because I sat threw the light . DONT DO IT
Is this the new DMV on Kenilworth Ave? Thanks for the Video btw ! I have a test there on March 6 & I'm super nervous lol :) ! Also Is this the actual road test ?
You don’t have to parallel park. You just have to back out the parking space, drive to a couple streets and get back in the space. Idk why they put parallel parking on the paper.
@@hotpotato3332 you just had make sure the car was in the side cones and didn’t hit anything , and after u got back did you get ur provisional right then and there ?
@@BigKhi23 yep that's it. You do have to pull into a parking space at the end of the small driving thing in the neighborhood but that's easy enough. I got the temporary paper license right there. The real one came in the mail a few weeks later
NOTE: As of May 18, 2021 the test now includes parallel parking. wtop.com/dc/2021/05/parallel-parking-returns-to-dc-driving-skills-test/
Do they make you parallel park outside parking lot or they have a space in the parking to parallel park?
I took my road test yesterday and passed with flying colors. They will make you parallel park first, then you will go out on the road, which is literally about 2 blocks (2-5 mins of driving) and then you are done. Be confident, and follow the road signs, use your signals. I used the video “DC DMV PARALLEL PARKING” to help learn the method to parking. GOOD LUCK, YOU GOT THIS !
Congrats!
Did they ask u questions before starting the parallel parking like where stuff is located in the car or no???
@@kerrimichelle5238 nope, they just instruct you parallel park first.
@@kerrimichelle5238 if you a driving your own vehicle and not theirs you will have to go out and do the inspection of the car. The most they asked was get in the car and start it up and roll the window down. You will have to back out of the parking space where you park your own vehicle.
@@mysheabailey4349 thank u
My test was this morning at 10am. I was super nervous. Passed it ! Tip one : Be confident and keep your hands on the wheel, watch the signs, you should be fine. You all got this 💪
Congratulations!
@@marklyon thank you for the video. Very helpful!
@@habimiller0709 Did you have to parallel park?
@@xochitlgranados2060 no it was a 10-15min drive. You should practice in the area. Tons of constructions. But i heard from May 1st they are adding parallel parking. Try to book it before the end of April if you are not comfortable with parallel parking.
@@habimiller0709 which state
2024 comment here! 😅 So after having my license suspended, you have to go through the whole testing process again. I took it this morning using the DMV vehicle. Passed 🎉🎉. If you’re an experienced driver don’t stress, it’s really simple. New drivers need not to worry either, the parallel parking is first and they let you have 3 chances to get it, and you can even use the back up camera (which is way different from when I first got my license at 17 lol). You just cannot hit the cones or curb, and they do give ample room.
I was worried about parking in a car I wasn’t familiar with and got it the first time. Was worried for nothing. Just remember to obey signs and use your signals and you’re straight.
Thanks so much for this I have one in a couple of hours and I’m always nervous about testing😢
Thank you so much for this Mark! No one attends to DC drivers as far as showing us the route
Thx for this video. I went last week for my road test. The parallel parking was a little tricky cuz the barrels are so low. But I got it on my second attempt. The actual road test is a breeze. Just pay attention, keep hands on the wheel and pay attention to speed limit signs. Good luck
They gave you a second shot for parallel parking?
Took and passed test today first try. Easy. Parallel parking space is huge. Just make sure you roll all the way back to the curb, it’s a very deep spot. Also I used a DMV vehicle and surprisingly they do let you use those backup cameras while doing parallel parking. So just focus on being straight and close to the curb, and of course, not hitting the cones which is instant fail.
Stay calm, use signals for every maneuver, check mirrors and over shoulder, try to stick to your lane when doing those tight turns in this neighborhood.
Did you arrive in your own car?
@@TrxpKevo No I arrived in a family member’s car. I was in the passenger seat.
Thanks for this
I take my test tomorrow 6/1! I am a little nervous but I'm going to watch this video all day and head to the Deanwood testing site to get a feel of the area!
Did u pass the test 🙏🏽
@@upt202TV I didn’t , I kept overthinking the parallel parking because of the car behind me 😭 but I take it again this week! fingers crossed
Aww I got Thursday 3:30pm & thanks do they make u park before u start road test sweetheart ??? & u be OK 🙏🏽
@@upt202TV I took mine again this morning and passed!! Good Luck!!
@aaliyahpamela AMEN 🙏🏽 have a blessed day SWEETHEART I let cha know whay happens when I go This afternoon ☝🏾❤️
Had to use a third party plus pay for the DL applicant fee ($187) but, just took my road test today and passed. This is probably 1 out of X amount of routes that they'll take you on at the center. Instead of making a right on Eastern Ave, I had to make a left. Parallel parking is the first task you'll have to do at the DMV center if it's not crowded. If you know how to turn, use your mirrors, know when to brake, watch your surroundings, and pay attention you will pass. Good luck and relax to those that haven't receive their DL yet and are reading this.
For parallel parking they give you one chance right ?
@@tyshniquemontgomery3652 3 tries I believe.
@@aMonkeyfist thank you
Practice your parallel parking they only give you three chances but and then, they only get you two blocks far from the dmv, I was nervous but I passed it! You all don’t be afraid.
Congrats!!! Can you describe how the parallel parking went?? Did they use cones or barrels and was the space big or small? I’m really nervous
what type of cones were used?
I too my road test Saturday and passed make sure you know how to parallel park. They make you do it before going onto the street you have to pass that part!!!! Good luck 🍀 everyone
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Do you know if I can go there to practice in their current set up for parallel parking?
@@ngale7107 as long as it’s not during business hours it have to be when they close for business to be honest that’s how I learned the parallel park going out at 2-3am learning and practicing for a hour or so.
Thanks for this! I took the test and passed last week:) was super nervous but it was much better than expected. Advice is to keep calm, keep in mind that it's just a test and there's always next time !
This made me feel so much better as I take my test on Tuesday. This route feels far more doable
You’ve got this!
Thank you so much Mark I'm taking my road test may 8th and my anxiety was all over the place
You can do this. Do great!
@@marklyon thank u 😊
Don't be too anxious. I took this test on the same day he uploaded it. It's super easy. Just make sure you stop well at stop signs, maintain speed, check mirrors. Parking it easy since the lot is slanted. Good luck
@@shamika2928 did you pass?
@@xochitlgranados2060 Omg I reschedule for June I been so busy with work
Thank you so much for this video. Done with my road test yesterday and I passed! ☺️
How was it??? I’m taking mine tomorrow and I’m nervous!
@@aplaza3433 super easy. No parallel parking. Don't get nervous. You can do it! 🙏
@@kevinreyes1524 thanks Kevin! I’ll let you know how it goes.
@@aplaza3433 did you pass?
I pray i passed these test next month 🙏
Update :passed
i took my test today and passed , the parallel parking was a bit tricky but i got it in the first try, the instructor i had was cool
Great job!
how was it tricky and i any tips for me i take mines next week
I took my test yesterday and failed. But, I am going to take it again next week. The parallel parking is what I had a problem with. I didn't hit no cones, got into the parking space, but I didn't park closer to the curb. I had a female instructor (RUDE) she was!!!!!
Passed yesterday flying colors ☝🏾❤️ easy as 123 god bless ✅️
Congrats!
Oh I def thought this was about how learning how to drive in the DMV (DC MD VA area) is insane and preps you to drive anywhere
Thank you for the video! I drove around the area a day before taking the test and passed it
Great job!
Thank you so much really appreciate this taking my test soon.
Passed today literally around the block just don't hit them damn cones when parrellel parking a guy failed as soon as he hit them.
im taking my test on the 4th ill update the comment when im finished, thank you
thanks to your help I passed the test without any problem.
Thanks dude
Great work! Happy to share the road with you!
Hi! About how long did your test last? I was thinking that maybe they are shorter due to COVID.
@@karlasalazar9189 between 10 or 13 minutes
Are they still doing the road testing at the Brentwood location or is it only deanwood now
@@vaughn9421 it’s my understanding that this is now the only testing center.
Thank you! I passed on my first try, this video helped!
Great job!
Did u have to parallel parl
@@laneymeyer1992 yes! That’s the first thing they make you do. They give you 3 attempts to do so and if you’re successful, then you do the road test and then you come back and get your license.
Taking mines soon too, thank u so much 😊
Taking mine tomorrow at 9am . Praying I pass 😭😭😭😭
Thanks so much for this I take my test November 23 and I’m extremely nervous
Thanks so much for this video
I must have watched this 5000 times at this point haha- my test is July 10th; I've also driven around the area a few times, not too terrible to be honest!
To those who took the test, how did parallel parking go? You drive yourself to the prepared space with cones and try to get it right (3 chances), right?
Three changes. yet once i hit my cone it was a automatic fail. I believe O can pass the driving part but now you have to start by parallel parking then drive. I never did parallel parking only angle parking when i was practicing with my dad. we never needed to. i was driving back and forth to work, the store etc i did great for a few months
Im 32 never had a license taking mine next week
@@mr.boogie3631 good luck!
@@marklyon if like in this video I’ll do good had a lot of practice on the highway too
Any new updates for 2024? I take my test tomorrow 😩
I appreciate this video, Mark! I have a question though. During road test, is it better to not make a right hand turn on red light? Again, thank you! 😊
As far as I know, it’s legal to make a right on red there, but if you’re going to be stressed out by trying to do so, it’s perfectly ok to be safe and wait. The intersection is terrible, and I’d urge being safe.
Do the cars at the dmv have back up cameras?
Yes
I take my test at 8:30 this morning 😬
Hope it went well!
@@marklyon I passed!!!
@@joychanel2783 was there parallel parking?
@@xochitlgranados2060 no there wasn’t
Can you not turn right on red during the test ?
I took my road test on Saturday and I wouldn’t suggest you turn on red. Anywhere you see a light stop at it , because I wanted to turn on red but I didn’t and the cars behind me was mad because I sat threw the light . DONT DO IT
Thanks for sharing! question though: does the test includes going into the highway ?
No, though you do drive on the frontage road n
Could someone tell told me that if there’s any test on trying all sorts of lights and windshield wipers etc. in the test…Thank you
I would def do this but i think u need someone with u at the dc dmv testing area i believe
Tell me something about parallel parking
My family member tested yesterday. No parallel parking.
Is there parallel parking?
Taking my test tmr, n it’s gon rain
I take my test on Tuesday
You’ve got this!
you did the parallel parking???
how was it
Is this the new DMV on Kenilworth Ave? Thanks for the Video btw ! I have a test there on March 6 & I'm super nervous lol :) ! Also Is this the actual road test ?
It is the route as far as I can tell. Good luck!
@Luz Ding aww thanks, good luck ! We got this ❤️❤️
good luck!! how did it go? did they make you parallel park?
@@priscasta21 I passed ❤️ and no parallel parking just backing out the parking space when you first start the test
@@kierasarchive2826 congratulations!
is there parallel parking still
Lord have mercy feeling this
yup😭
Can someone tell me how long does it take bc i need highway practice. That’s about it
Thank you so much
Anyone know if third parties also use the Deanwood testing area?
any tips on turning? how should i turn ? i take my test tmmr
Thank you for this Mark, what about the parallel parking? The email I received stated that I need to perform parallel parking?
As best I can tell, they do that in the lot at the center. There are a few oversized parallel spots in front.
You don’t have to parallel park. You just have to back out the parking space, drive to a couple streets and get back in the space. Idk why they put parallel parking on the paper.
@@kayyjohnson8325 wait really? thank God
@@BenDover-vg9ep yes I already took the test
@@kayyjohnson8325 did you pass?
I failed my first try I retake it next week I hope I’ll pass! I’ll update
Hey , did they have backup cameras ? And also was it barrels or cones when you had to parallel park?
Does anyone know if you are allowed to use a backup camera for parallel parking?
how was it
@@BigKhi23 the test was good! I did the parking on my second try. Besides the parallel parking everything was really easy for mine.
@@hotpotato3332 you just had make sure the car was in the side cones and didn’t hit anything , and after u got back did you get ur provisional right then and there ?
@@BigKhi23 yep that's it. You do have to pull into a parking space at the end of the small driving thing in the neighborhood but that's easy enough. I got the temporary paper license right there. The real one came in the mail a few weeks later
@@hotpotato3332 That’s lit take mines monday i need all tips i can get, what’s the passing score ?
I passed yesterday
Congrats!
Mhm and what was the route?
@@MakleKrystal 2nd after parallel parking you got around the block it took me like 3 minutes to get
test on the 25 very nervous
How’d it go?
I passed
@@babyseveneven3640 any tips on turning?
@@1yungC5 Just turn. don’t over think just drive how you normally would or just hand over hands it’s just a circle. LITERALLY
@@babyseveneven3640 was it parallel parking
Wish me luck my test is today 😭🙏🏾
You don’t need luck, you’ve got skills! Do great today.
How was it?
Did you have to parallel park?
does anybody knows if you can use your back up camera? when you do that parallel parking?
I've seen some people say they've used theirs while parking
I failed 😭
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you'll be successful next time! Good luck!
@@marklyon update I passed on my second try I barely drove but the test was easy
@@drelovestats6715taking my test wednesday! if you don’t mind me asking why you fail?
Do you have any idea if theres currently parallel parking on the test?
There isn’t parallel parking just pulling into the parking spot and pulling out.
Yoo it’s mus from mr. Jenkins 😭😭.. I don’t think there is
It is now
@@Livingwithkenya with cones ?
@@Staydownzay24 yes