Reverse parallel parking

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Reverse parallel parking can be challenging to learn but here is my simple formula to nail it every time


Step One

  1. Stop the vehicle one metre from and parallel to the other vehicle in line with the driver’s seat ​or​ until both rear bumpers are level
  2. Select reverse gear
  3. Lower the left mirror if required
  4. Turn wheel one full turn to the left
  5. Scan around the vehicle, checking mirrors and blind spots, starting at the right blind spot
  6. Look back over your left shoulder and move back slowly


Step Two

  1. Stop when the car is at a 40 - 45° angle to the kerb.
  2. Turn the wheel one full turn to the right (wheels to straight)
  3. Move back slowly


Step Three

  1. Stop when the rear of the car is 45 to 50 cm from the kerb
  2. Move back slowly, at the same time turn the wheel to the full right lock


Step Four

  1. Stop the car when it's parallel to the kerb
  2. Select first gear/drive
  3. Straighten the wheels
  4. Move forward until the car is one to two metres from the vehicle in front
  5. Select park and apply the handbrake


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