Video: How to parallel park

This step-by-step video shows you tips on how to perfect your parallel park.

You will be asked to carry out a reverse manoeuvre on your test, this could be a reverse bay park, a reverse around the corner or a parallel park. The important thing to remember when you are carrying out a parallel park is to observe, move slowly and steer quickly.

On your test the examiner is looking for you:

• to reverse into a space of approximately two car lengths,
• to park your car at the kerb safely, smoothly and under control,
• to maintain observation throughout the manoeuvre,
• to be parked not too close to the parked car, and

• to not touch the kerb while manoeuvring.

Take a look at the other resources in our learner driver series:

• Learning to drive; getting started
• Top tips for learning to drive from the experts
• Video: How to reverse around a corner

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