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  2. Naismith's rule - Wikipedia

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    Pace [6] in minutes per kilometre or mile vs. slope angle resulting from Naismith's rule [7] for basal speeds of 5 and 4 km / h. [n 1]The original Naismith's rule from 1892 says that one should allow one hour per three miles on the map and an additional hour per 2000 feet of ascent.

  3. Parallel parking - Wikipedia

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    Parallel parking is a method of parking a vehicle parallel to the road, in line with other parked vehicles. Parallel parking usually requires initially driving slightly past the parking space , parallel to the parked vehicle in front of that space, keeping a safe distance, then followed by reversing into that space.

  4. Parking brake - Wikipedia

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    In manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake is engaged to help keep the vehicle stationary while parked, especially if parked on an incline. [2] [3]While automatic transmission vehicles have a "Park" gear that immobilizes the transmission, it is still recommended to use the parking brake, as the parking pawl in the gearbox could fail due to stress or another vehicle striking the car ...

  5. Driving test - Wikipedia

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    Reversing around a corner or into a parking space; Emergency stops or evasive maneuvers; Parallel parking (with a maximum of 2 separate forward movements) Reverse angled parking; Three-point turns (in 3 movements) Uphill starts, downhill curbside parking with gear shifts; Gear shifts moving off green lights (manual-transmission only) Lane changes

  6. St. Paul is considering a switch to one-sided winter parking ...

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    St. Paul leaders are exploring potentially big changes to the city's snow operations, including alternating one-sided parking rules for the winter months. Citing Duluth as an example, St. Paul ...

  7. Seasonal change: New Erie residential parking rules now in ...

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    Anyone with questions can visit the Erie Parking Authority’s website or call the authority at 814-456-7588. The authority handles enforcement of on-street and metered parking for the city.

  8. Traffic law in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The two most important differences between U.S. traffic rules and foreign countries' traffic rules are as follows: Very heavy use of fully-signed, mandatory 4-way stop signs at intersections (rather than 2-way stops, yields, or roundabouts as in other countries) with priority to the first vehicle (priority to the right if two arrive at the ...

  9. Hill-holder - Wikipedia

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    A hill-holder is a motor vehicle device that holds the brake until the clutch is at the friction point, making it easier for a stationary vehicle to start uphill. By holding the brake in position while the vehicle is put into gear, it prevents rollback.