PARALLEL Parking -

1. Signal as you approach

1. If you wait to signal when you stop next to the car, another car may come up behind and prevent you from backing up. And as always, signal 100’ prior to a turn or lane change. This includes a parallel park.

2. Pull up 2- 3 feet away from the car, stop side by side, mirror to mirror.

1. You should be far enough away from the car so that if the car door is flung open you don’t hit it.

3. Put the car in reverse and look back while backing.

1. A quick glance to the front and side is acceptable. Focus your attention backwards.

4. Back up VERY slowly and turn the wheel all the way right until the car is at a 45 degree angle.

5. Continuing to back and straighten your wheel one and one half turns left.

6. As soon as you pass the bumper of the car in front turn the wheel all the way left (while backing).

1. Most students turn left too soon. Resist the temptation to do so.

7. Stop when you are parallel to the curb.

1. You should be <12 inches from the curb

8. Pull forward and straighten your wheels

1. You want to be 2-3 feet from the car in front.

9. Put the car in park and set your parking brake. Turn your wheels if on a hill.