Hi all,

I just got my permit and I’m looking for some wide open areas around DC to practice driving. Do you know any good empty parking lots or other spaces that aren’t too busy I can do this in?

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Mycatisbrown t1_j6lzfz5 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:09 AM

Don't bother you'll fit right in

TastesLike762 t1_j6mn5fr wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:23 PM

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blootereddragon t1_j6ly7xv wrote on January 31, 2023 at 6:54 AM

RFK south east side parking lots

tirefires t1_j6mw4pe wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:45 PM

This is the answer. People practice driving here all the time. Wide open.

snowednboston t1_j6ldd39 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:29 AM

Lots of people practice at the Rock Creek tennis courts.

roadnotaken t1_j6lcvwk wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:26 AM

This has been asked several times. If you search the sub, there should be a few helpful previous answers.

JosuetheBear t1_j6o7srj wrote on January 31, 2023 at 6:53 PM

The Costco in NE. Huge parking in the area.

The arboretum that’s open till 5 most days. You can drive around and get some nice views.

mister-jesse t1_j6lepbh wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:40 AM

Rock creek tennis courts off of 16th st NW, Google Carter Barron, usually nice and wide open. Good luck with your driving :)

Pipes_of_Pan t1_j6ogsel wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:49 PM

I see people practicing their driving in the RFK lot by Kingman Island, right off of Benning Road.

rolo-lolo t1_j6lh9eb wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:01 AM

The Anacostia Park early weekend mornings. It’s usually empty at that time. You can probably practice making left and right turns, joining a road from a stop, etc