

While this may not be necessary during a road test, it Keep in mind however that your car may be a different Position your car so that your car’s sideview mirror aligns with the car inįront of the open space. Space so that the rear bumpers are aligned with each other. Much easier to parallel park when backing into the space.ĭrive up parallel alongside the car in front of the open While you may be tempted to drive into the open space, it is Drive Parallel to the car in front of you Your car and have a few additional feet to allow you to properly position yourĬar into the space. The space should be longer than the length of


Determine if the space is big enoughĭrive up next to the open space and determine if the space Restriction information or if the curb is painted a different color. Also check to see if there are nearby road signs with parking Look around for obvious signs like fire hydrants andĭriveways. Out in the real world it should be a big consideration. While this step shouldn’t be necessary during the road test, Use this 9 step process when practicing for the parallel parking section of your road test. With a little bit of knowledge and experience, you can master parallel parking with a few rules of thumb. Whether your state requires you to be able to parallel park Gauge space behind and in front of your vehicle.Control your throttle and brakes at low speeds.While you may feel that you will never need to parallel park again once completing your road test, practicing parallel parking gives you a better understanding of how to: For both young teen drivers and experienced drivers, parallel parking is often the most difficult and dreaded aspects of driving a car.
