Parallel Parking

There are many techniques for parallel parking and if you have found a technique that works better for you stick to it, but if you have yet to find a method that works for you , try this one.

1. Position the Car

   Pull your car up so that it is parallel and even with the car in front of the space you want to park in. Then set the car in reverse.

2. Turn the Wheel

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   Before you begin moving backward, turn your wheel in the direction of the curb you want to park against so your car will glide back at a 45 degree angle to the curb.

3. Drift the Car Back

   Drive back slowly, keeping an eye on the car in front. Continue gliding back until the front wheel of your car is even with the back wheel of the car in front of the space. Stop drifting back at this point.

4. Turn the Wheel in the Opposite Direction

   This time the wheel should be turned away from the curb, again so the car will glide back at a 45 degree angle.

5. Drift Back Further into the Space

   Slowly reverse until the car is parallel to the curb, then stop. check to see that the car is within 1 foot of the curb. If it isn’t, you’ll either have to start over (if the space is too tight) or inch your way back and forth in the space until your get closet to the curb.

6. Straighten the Wheel and Center the Car

   If you are close enough to the curb pull straight forward in the space, being sure to leave room for the car in front and in back of you to pull out. Remember, don’t tap the cars in front or in back of you , not even lightly while you are attempting to parallel park. That’s not only rude but can damage the cars.