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KTMracing09 · 10-12-2011, 06:52 PM

I'm 16 and I'm about to take my road course to get my license and I was wondering if I would be okay taking it in my Camaro, or something else? The blind spots are a huge concern, which is the only reason I'm on edge about it.

Wakemaker89 · 10-12-2011, 06:56 PM

You already have an SS and you don't even have your license yet! you lucky dog!!! what would you take instead of your camaro?

Prospective Buyer · 10-12-2011, 07:02 PM

I just had my road test and took it in my TL. Easiest test ever. Just don't freak out. and know how to parallel park.

KTMracing09 · 10-12-2011, 07:05 PM

My other option would be my Mom's Trail Blazer, extended cab.

KTMracing09 · 10-12-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Prospective Buyer

I just had my road test and took it in my TL. Easiest test ever. Just don't freak out. and know how to parallel park.

An Acura TL is one thing. I don't know if you have ever driven a 2010 camaro. But if you have, you know where I am coming from. It's kinda hard to see what is behind you because the A-pillar in the rear is so wide and the rear window is so small.

Darth_Emma · 10-12-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KTMracing09

An Acura TL is one thing. I don't know if you have ever driven a 2010 camaro. But if you have, you know where I am coming from. It's kinda hard to see what is behind you because the A-pillar in the rear is so wide and the rear window is so small.

If your A-pillar is in the rear, then you're driving backward.

egad09 · 10-12-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

If your A-pillar is in the rear, then you're driving backward.

be nice emma!

Take out the trailblazer bud! Drivability wise the camaro would be fine. However when it comes to parking and especially parallel parking the blazer would be MUCH easier in my opinion. That and u dont want to be stressed about the driving test AND messing up the Camaro!!

Darth_Emma · 10-12-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by egad09

be nice emma!

Take out the trailblazer bud!

Just joshin'! No offense meant.

Carry on!

Good luck with your road test!

Prospective Buyer · 10-12-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KTMracing09

An Acura TL is one thing. I don't know if you have ever driven a 2010 camaro. But if you have, you know where I am coming from. It's kinda hard to see what is behind you because the A-pillar in the rear is so wide and the rear window is so small.

I have driven a Camaro before. I had no problems with visibilty. Take the Trailblazer. You may have to look forward while backing up in the Camaro, they fail you for that....so take the Trailblazer and have the Camaro all shined up waiting for you in the driveway at home.

You can pass the test and remember to stay safe on the roads.

SIM Curly · 10-12-2011, 08:17 PM

When i took mine last November the hardest thing i had to do was a 3 point turn and well that's easy, never had to parallel park or anything.

1BADLS3 · 10-12-2011, 10:02 PM

If you were my kid, and I was putting you behind the wheel of a Camaro SS, you'd learn how to drive the damn thing through a slalom course, backwards. You'd also be able to parallel park it anywhere, and if I told you to park me exactly six inches off the curb, you'd put it at 4, just to piss me off. Because you're just THAT good.

If you're worried about which car to take to the driving test, you haven't practiced enough.

TJ's MARO · 10-12-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

If you were my kid, and I was putting you behind the wheel of a Camaro SS, you'd learn how to drive the damn thing through a slalom course, backwards. You'd also be able to parallel park it anywhere, and if I told you to park me exactly six inches off the curb, you'd put it at 4, just to piss me off. Because you're just THAT good.

If you're worried about which car to take to the driving test, you haven't practiced enough.

OP- I agree with this. Plus many of us have that paranoid factor when driving our camaros, so that tension, plus the tester watching your every move, its proby a better idea to take the other car, pass the test then come home to that sweet ride and go for a cruise

Trevorw24 · 10-12-2011, 10:22 PM

I took my test in a new E-Class Mercedes, and it felt great. Do it.

The Shadoww · 10-12-2011, 10:27 PM

Don't trip chocolate chip! if you can drive your car normally, you can drive it during the test. The parallel parking is just pulling along side a curb then backing up along side it. It's soooo simple. When they had me do it the driver lady said "okay now pull out onto the main road" and my literal response was "You gatta be shitten me, that's it?". It is sooooo easy! just remember to look over your shoulder when you cross the bike lanes! Like 3 of my friends didn't pass because of that!

10-12-2011, 06:52 PM	#1
KTMracing09 Drives: 2SS/RS L99 ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mechanicsville, Maryland Posts: 227	Driving test I'm 16 and I'm about to take my road course to get my license and I was wondering if I would be okay taking it in my Camaro, or something else? The blind spots are a huge concern, which is the only reason I'm on edge about it. __________________ Rotofab CAI, 2" LT Headers/non catted, 3" Straight Pipe w/ X-Pipe, Elite Catch Can, GPI SS3 VVT, 9" 4000 Triple Disc, Yella Terra Ultralite Rocker Arms, MSD Super Conductor wires

10-12-2011, 06:56 PM	#2
Wakemaker89 Drives: 2020 Summit White LT1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	You already have an SS and you don't even have your license yet! you lucky dog!!! what would you take instead of your camaro? __________________ 2020 Summit White LT1 M6

10-12-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
Prospective Buyer Drives: Acura TL Acura MDX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 267	I just had my road test and took it in my TL. Easiest test ever. Just don't freak out. and know how to parallel park. __________________ Come see my progress thru junior year http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169177

10-12-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
KTMracing09 Drives: 2SS/RS L99 ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mechanicsville, Maryland Posts: 227	My other option would be my Mom's Trail Blazer, extended cab. __________________ Rotofab CAI, 2" LT Headers/non catted, 3" Straight Pipe w/ X-Pipe, Elite Catch Can, GPI SS3 VVT, 9" 4000 Triple Disc, Yella Terra Ultralite Rocker Arms, MSD Super Conductor wires

10-12-2011, 08:17 PM	#10
SIM Curly Drives: Silver 1LT 2011 camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Decatur, Alabama and Troy, Alabama Posts: 1,846	When i took mine last November the hardest thing i had to do was a 3 point turn and well that's easy, never had to parallel park or anything. __________________

10-12-2011, 10:02 PM	#11
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	If you were my kid, and I was putting you behind the wheel of a Camaro SS, you'd learn how to drive the damn thing through a slalom course, backwards. You'd also be able to parallel park it anywhere, and if I told you to park me exactly six inches off the curb, you'd put it at 4, just to piss me off. Because you're just THAT good. If you're worried about which car to take to the driving test, you haven't practiced enough.

10-12-2011, 10:22 PM	#13
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	I took my test in a new E-Class Mercedes, and it felt great. Do it. __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

10-12-2011, 10:27 PM	#14
The Shadoww Black on Black on Black Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 864	Don't trip chocolate chip! if you can drive your car normally, you can drive it during the test. The parallel parking is just pulling along side a curb then backing up along side it. It's soooo simple. When they had me do it the driver lady said "okay now pull out onto the main road" and my literal response was "You gatta be shitten me, that's it?". It is sooooo easy! just remember to look over your shoulder when you cross the bike lanes! Like 3 of my friends didn't pass because of that! __________________

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