How are cars judged at car shows?

A judge is going to look for cleanliness, how the paint looks inside the fenders, if there are any tape lines on the top of the fenders, if the rubber items are cleaned and dressed, if the chrome is polished, if any raw metal parts are free of rust or calcium from water, if there are any stray or loose wires.

Where do you look for blind spots?

To check your blind spot, you can do a simple “shoulder check.” This includes looking left, and right, to look out of your side windows, just over your shoulder. Make sure to only turn your head, not your whole body, and to avoid turning the steering wheel in the direction of your shoulder check.

What should you not do at a car meet?

What not to do at a car meet:

• Burnouts. You’d think this would be a no-brainer, but unfortunately, common sense isn’t so common.
• Excessive revving / 2step.
• Speed in the lot.
• Park like a jerk.
• Litter.
• Never, and I mean NEVER, touch someone else’s car.
• Block photographers.
• Bring a bicycle or skateboard.

What makes a car show worthy?

First, the color is unique and which you don’t see everyday. Second, the wheels/tires is something you don’t see on an Element everyday, either. Team that up with some nice In Car Electronics and a well set up air suspension on display, you have a show worthy vehicle.

What is considered a show car?

A show car, sometimes called a dream car, is a custom-made automobile created specifically for public display, rather than sale. Cars intended to preview an upcoming new production model or redesigned model, either to assess or to whet the public appetite.

What should you do when parking in front of a car?

After you have located a parking spot, drive in front of it so that the rear bumper of your vehicle is slightly in front of the space. Alert other drivers of your intentions to back into this parking spot by turning on your blinker or your emergency flashers.

Do you signal to others when you reach a parking spot?

Signalling your intentions to others when reaching a desired parking space will reduce unnecessary confusion in the car park. It is often assumed that when two cars reach a parking spot at the same time from opposite directions, the one that turns their indicator on first, claims the spot.

Should you drive into or back into a parking space?

Many people hastily park their cars in parking spots by driving into them rather than backing in. Although this technique is perfectly acceptable, it is often just as quick and easy to back into a parking space. Many drivers find that backing into a parking space affords them more visibility when exiting the space.

How do you back into a parking spot without damaging it?

How To Back into a Parking Space Locate an empty parking spot. After you have located a parking spot, drive in front of it so that the rear bumper of your vehicle is slightly in front of the space. Alert other drivers of your intentions to back into this parking spot by turning on your blinker or your emergency flashers.