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How to Parallel Park with Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide

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  There are also those skills which most new drivers dread, and among them is the skill of parallel parking. This skill looks very difficult but in actual fact is not so, especially when there are other vehicles lined up behind one’s vehicle. With the right method of doing things, patience, and lots of practice, parallel parking will be a piece of cake. Parallel parking is done in our driving school, Driving School Croydon, using the step-by-step method. 1. Position Your Car Correctly A good parallel parking process begins with proper positioning. Pull up alongside the car you want to park behind, leaving a gap of around 50 to 70 cm, roughly an arm's length. Your rear bumpers should be almost level. Before selecting reverse, carry out all-round observations by checking your mirrors, looking over both shoulders, and making sure there are no pedestrians, cyclists, or vehicles approaching. Taking a few extra seconds to set up properly makes the rest of the manoeuvre much smoother. At ...