Parallel Parking

[Rickb]

Parallel parking shouldn't be a huge issue because the Elio doesn't have a 'parking assist' option and drivers will have to opt for diagonal parking in designated Elio Only Parking Spaces. Parking humor.

On a serious note, I'm beginning to think the Elio should require the motorcycle endorsement and defensive MC rider training if we can't safely ease out into traffic or make lane changes in this vehicle. A high percentage of drivers may lack the confidence in their driving skills required to maneuver the Elio safely. Doesn't seem like it should be an issue.

 

[AriLea]

I think you'll find the answer in the area of defensive driving. You would not want to pull out in front of anyone, signal or not. A signal will not protect you. It's pretty much only a legal consideration.

So this is one case where you would just open your window and look out to the back. Only go when it's clear.

If you are using the signal to 'ask' to enter a lane that is stopped, the signal will still be visible to stopped traffic and a wave will still be understood by drivers waiting in line, even gang members. This will work on both sides, so international variations are the same. When there is stopped traffic, just looking pitiful out your window is usually enough.

As for the added LED lighting on the fenders, that might be easy to shade from the driver's eyes by careful design. But in aftermarket products, you'll have to verify that it was dealt with. However, blinding by your own lights would be more of a rural or freeway problem and not as much for lighted city streets where there is parallel parking.

 

[Truett Collins]

Parallel parking shouldn't be a huge issue because the Elio doesn't have a 'parking assist' option and drivers will have to opt for diagonal parking in designated Elio Only Parking Spaces. Parking humor.
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On a serious note, I'm beginning to think the Elio should require the motorcycle endorsement and defensive MC rider training if we can't safely ease out into traffic or make lane changes in this vehicle. A high percentage of drivers may lack the confidence in their driving skills required to maneuver the Elio safely. Doesn't seem like it should be an issue.

In some states if you go for a MC endorsement you are required to take a safety course on a two wheel MC. There are a lot of us out here who due to injuries (mine from military service) can not ride a two wheel MC.

 

[Rickb]

In some states if you go for a MC endorsement you are required to take a safety course on a two wheel MC. There are a lot of us out here who due to injuries (mine from military service) can not ride a two wheel MC.

I fit into that category and have been known to say that if a MC endorsement is required I won't buy an Elio. However, I could be supportive of the formal classroom defensive driving and/or safety portion of the MC course...............without the actual drive proving your ability to handle a two wheeler.......which is not applicable to the Elio.

 

[Truett Collins]

I fit into that category and have been known to say that if a MC endorsement is required I won't buy an Elio. However, I could be supportive of the formal classroom defensive driving and/or safety portion of the MC course...............without the actual drive proving your ability to handle a two wheeler.......which is not applicable to the Elio.

Hopefully they will be able to get some legislators behind changes that will better reflect the needs of this vehicle.

 

[Rickb]

A highly visible, classy, back of the front fenders after market lighting option and I've been wanting some chrome accent on my White Elio.

 

[CheeseheadEarl]

Here's a sort of to scale drawing of an Elio in an 8x20 parking stall, angled in the way I'd park it. Looks to me like the LH mirror should give a good view of oncoming traffic.

As I live in the country and commute to suburbia, I might parallel park half a dozen times a year, so it's not a big issue for me. Mine will have fender mounted flashers though, OEM or aftermarket.

 

[CompTrex]

Here's a sort of to scale drawing of an Elio in an 8x20 parking stall, angled in the way I'd park it. Looks to me like the LH mirror should give a good view of oncoming traffic.

As I live in the country and commute to suburbia, I might parallel park half a dozen times a year, so it's not a big issue for me. Mine will have fender mounted flashers though, OEM or aftermarket.

The true meaning of 'cut and paste'! I love it!

 

[CheeseheadEarl]

It was easier to do it that way with my phone than wait for my 6 year old desktop to start up!

 

[JEBar]

A highly visible, classy, back of the front fenders after market lighting option and I've been wanting some chrome accent on my White Elio.
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running the wiring for lights installed on fenders that move up and down as well as side to side could be interesting

Jim