Driving school - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sigma_1966 · 03-30-2010, 12:34 PM

So went to the post office today. I always park at back of lot where no one else does. The post office is in a drugstore located in a strip mall. On my way out i notice a driving school car with an instructor and a student practicing backing up into the spot next to my car.

I hurried up and got myself in a position to see how much distance was between my car and their car as I walked towards it. There was lots of space. As i approach my car their pulling out and I look at my car no dents, scratches or any damage thank god.

Am I wrong to be pissed off ?

ron10 · 03-30-2010, 01:01 PM

it never fails.park in the lower 40 and somebody will always find it and park next to you.

jsalzman123 · 03-30-2010, 01:20 PM

UMM YES I would be pissed and not say anything but if my dad had his sports car out(audi R8) and someone was practicing parking next to it he would flip out on them!!!

CloudXTC · 03-30-2010, 02:38 PM

man... oh man... a car is someone's private property... it might be illegal for them to practice parking around it.

TJ91 · 03-30-2010, 02:52 PM

You have every right to be pissed, i have heard of many stories when cars have been damaged and driving school car flees.
When I have any of our car out parallel parked, we always get them trying to practice, and every time i have caught them, except for one, they have been about an inch away from hitting my car.
When i went to driving school, I pointed out to the instructor that the car felt different, wobbly, alignment seemed off, and he told me that a student railed another car the other day. I asked him how often it happens and he said often. My driving school was a great one, they wouldnt drive away in the event a student hit someone, but i am sure there are many out there who would!
Once again every right to be pissed off

Joe in T.O. · 03-30-2010, 04:23 PM

I have personally told driving instructors to stay the h*** away from my vehicles.

sigma_1966 · 03-30-2010, 04:42 PM

I am pretty sure it's private property as the mall is owned by a company. Didn't have time to say anything as they were leaving as I was getting there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloudXTC

man... oh man... a car is someone's private property... it might be illegal for them to practice parking around it.

SQUALO · 03-30-2010, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigma_1966

So went to the post office today. I always park at back of lot where no one else does. The post office is in a drugstore located in a strip mall. On my way out i notice a driving school car with an instructor and a student practicing backing up into the spot next to my car.

I hurried up and got myself in a position to see how much distance was between my car and their car as I walked towards it. There was lots of space. As i approach my car their pulling out and I look at my car no dents, scratches or any damage thank god.

Am I wrong to be pissed off ?

Considering where you parked (at the back) I would have gone up to the instructor, given him a piece of my mind. Then I would have told him that it's because of jerks like you, and these teaching methods, that we such morons behind the wheel of a car, in this world.

Why don't these instructors go and teach their students how to park next to a transport; I bet you if the student hits it they'll never make that mistake again

I was taught how to park, in an empty lot, and backing up into a lined spot, without objects beside me. This way I learn how to back up and properly use my mirrors.

This is no different when I park(my truck) in a lot, far away from everyone & the store, and when I come back, some idiot is right next to me. These morons can't put there vehicle in between two lines without an object beside them, because that's what they're taught

SoloSK71 · 03-30-2010, 11:15 PM

remind me to never, ever, park next to anyone in Ontario ... eek ...

Spiv · 03-30-2010, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoloSK71

remind me to never, ever, park next to anyone in Ontario ... eek ...

CanadianCamaro · 03-31-2010, 12:00 AM

yea no kidding.... a lot of kegativity around here don't you think Frank..... kidding kidding...

Sigma, I would have knocked on the window, asked the instructor for a moment of his time outside of the car so I could give him a piece of my mind without his student hearing it. i agree this is terrible teaching methods, illegal on private property, and disrespectful to what was obviously someone's prized car. If they must do this, go do it next to a Honda Civic or a minivan or something.

RCLapCar · 04-01-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

When i went to driving school, I pointed out to the instructor that the car felt different, wobbly, alignment seemed off, and he told me that a student railed another car the other day. I asked him how often it happens and he said often. My driving school was a great one, they wouldnt drive away in the event a student hit someone, but i am sure there are many out there who would!

My driving instructor asked me to pull into the Beer Store during one of my lessons. He even asked me if I wanted one. Needless to say that was my last lesson with them. I was already driving for a while (just lazy to take the test) and was mainly doing the lessons for the insurance discount.

NapalmSound · 04-02-2010, 12:13 AM

About twice a week an instructor takes his students to practice parallel parking behind my Camaro because i park it on the street for a few hours after i get home from work. my grandmothers car parks further down the driveway.. every time i catch him doing it i stand in my window looking crazy until he gives up with the student and leaves. at least the students have enough respect to not even try to get close to my baby lol. ive never seen any one park behind it properly yet.

03-30-2010, 12:34 PM	#1
sigma_1966 My baby is here Drives: SIM 2LT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 667	Driving school So went to the post office today. I always park at back of lot where no one else does. The post office is in a drugstore located in a strip mall. On my way out i notice a driving school car with an instructor and a student practicing backing up into the spot next to my car. I hurried up and got myself in a position to see how much distance was between my car and their car as I walked towards it. There was lots of space. As i approach my car their pulling out and I look at my car no dents, scratches or any damage thank god. Am I wrong to be pissed off ? __________________

03-30-2010, 02:38 PM	#4
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	man... oh man... a car is someone's private property... it might be illegal for them to practice parking around it. __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

03-30-2010, 02:52 PM	#5
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	You have every right to be pissed, i have heard of many stories when cars have been damaged and driving school car flees. When I have any of our car out parallel parked, we always get them trying to practice, and every time i have caught them, except for one, they have been about an inch away from hitting my car. When i went to driving school, I pointed out to the instructor that the car felt different, wobbly, alignment seemed off, and he told me that a student railed another car the other day. I asked him how often it happens and he said often. My driving school was a great one, they wouldnt drive away in the event a student hit someone, but i am sure there are many out there who would! Once again every right to be pissed off __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-31-2010, 12:00 AM	#11
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	yea no kidding.... a lot of kegativity around here don't you think Frank..... kidding kidding... Sigma, I would have knocked on the window, asked the instructor for a moment of his time outside of the car so I could give him a piece of my mind without his student hearing it. i agree this is terrible teaching methods, illegal on private property, and disrespectful to what was obviously someone's prized car. If they must do this, go do it next to a Honda Civic or a minivan or something. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
I'm DONE School!!!!!!	Jay	Off-topic Discussions	20	05-16-2020 05:01 PM
Anyone driving their Camaro in winter?	dj Sandman	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	161	01-08-2014 01:04 PM
Ontario (Canada) Highway Traffic Act.. read so you dont lose your car	sigma_1966	Canada	10	08-11-2009 06:51 PM
Performance Driving School	blevina	USA - Texas	7	08-10-2009 04:47 PM
48 Hours Since Driving Off The Lot In My New 2SS (last car, '03 Cobra)	DrillSgt	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	25	07-05-2009 07:38 PM

03-30-2010, 01:01 PM	#2
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	it never fails.park in the lower 40 and somebody will always find it and park next to you.

03-30-2010, 01:20 PM	#3
jsalzman123 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philaldephia Posts: 51 View My Garage	UMM YES I would be pissed and not say anything but if my dad had his sports car out(audi R8) and someone was practicing parking next to it he would flip out on them!!!

03-30-2010, 04:23 PM	#6
Joe in T.O. Drives: 1970 GTO Ragtop Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 325	I have personally told driving instructors to stay the h*** away from my vehicles.

04-02-2010, 12:13 AM	#13
NapalmSound Drives: 2010 LS CGM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto(Scarborough), ON Posts: 36	About twice a week an instructor takes his students to practice parallel parking behind my Camaro because i park it on the street for a few hours after i get home from work. my grandmothers car parks further down the driveway.. every time i catch him doing it i stand in my window looking crazy until he gives up with the student and leaves. at least the students have enough respect to not even try to get close to my baby lol. ive never seen any one park behind it properly yet.