🅿️ Parallel Parking - The Art of Parking

Parallel parking is one of the most feared maneuvers, but with the right technique it becomes easy.

Step-by-step technique:

1. Find the right spot:

• Space should be about 1.5 times car length
• Stop next to front car, about 50-70 cm distance
• Rear end in line with other car's rear end

2. Start reversing:

• Turn steering wheel one turn to the right
• Reverse slowly while looking in right side mirror
• Continue until you see entire rear of front car in left side mirror

3. Straighten the wheel:

• Turn wheel straight (one turn to the left)
• Continue reversing straight
• Aim to enter the gap at an angle

4. Turn fully:

• When front of car is level with rear of front car
• Turn wheel fully to the left
• Reverse until car is parallel with curb

5. Adjust:

• Drive forward and adjust distance to curb (10-20 cm is ideal)
• Leave space for cars in front and behind

Important to consider:

• Use mirrors and look behind
• Watch for pedestrians and cyclists
• Drive slowly - no need to stress
• Dare to reverse out and try again if it goes wrong

In driving test:

• Usually get 2-3 attempts
• Examiner looks at technique and safety
• Car must be parallel and close to curb

Tips:

• Practice, practice, practice - requires muscle memory
• Find reference points that work for you
• Always start from the same starting position