7 steps to perfect parallel parking for new drivers

Of course, to park successfully, you must be quick to observe and determine whether the gap between the two previously parked cars is wide enough for you to “squeeze in” or not. This is the first and most important step.

After determining the distance between the two parked cars, now is the time for you to reverse very slowly until you see the front wheel of your car parallel to the rear wheel of the car blocking the position above. You should get a little closer to this car but not too close to avoid unfortunate collisions that may occur.

To back into the “barn door”, you must turn the steering wheel all the way to the left, before putting it into reverse. Do this, then adjust the car so that it is square.

Draw an imaginary line in the center of the car connecting the outside tire edges of both parked cars. Imagine you’re looking at this line—marked on the sidewalk—as you turn the car around and start moving backward. When the inside rear tire “touches” the line, stop.

At this point, if you don’t keep the steering wheel straight, you’ll end up turning too far and heading back toward the curb. So keep the steering wheel straight, and continue backing up until the outside rear tire “touches” the imaginary line.

Now steer toward the corner until you see the front of the car straight. Stop when you see the car is parallel to the curb.

Once you have your cars parallel to the curb and lined up, you may need to make a few adjustments to get them centered. And at this point, you can smile because you have completed the challenging process of parking.