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Parallel parking - Reverse parking
 
Parallel parking - Reverse parking is one of the hardest skill to do especially for new drivers. Parallel parking is used to save space as it takes very less space as compared to forward parking.
It involves parking behind other vehicles that are parked directly alongside the kerb.

This is hard to do because you need to use reverse gear while parking the car.

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In your DSA practical test the examiner on the driving test will expect you to :
  • Reverse into a space of about two car lengths.
  • Park your car at the kerb safely, smoothly and under control.
The examiner will also be looking to see that you :
  • Take all-round observation.
  • Do not get too close to the parked car.
  • Do not mount the kerb.
  • Stop reasonably close to the kerb.
Changes to driving practical test from Oct 2010
Independent driving element in driving test will come in effect from Oct 2010
Independent driving is when the learner get out on the road He/She will be driving alone and they need to know how to drive safely

How to do Parallel parking ?
  • Select a space that is at least five to six longer than your car. Bring your car parallel to other car (car which you are planning to park behind) so that you can reverse your car in the gap. At this point, you should stop and make sure that it is safe to carry on reversing.

  • Then you need to shift your gear in reverse and move slowly and carefully until you see corner of other car in your side window.

  • Turn the steering wheel fully to the left so car swing to the side, and check your mirrors and blind spot to make sure that it is safe. Once you have checked this, you can carry on reversing until the front of your car lines up with the back of the other car.

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  • Once the car gets close to the kerb, turn the steering wheel slightly back towards the centre so that you don't mount on to the kerb. You should be at two car lengths behind the other car until you have completed the Parallel parking manoeuvre.
    At this point, you can move the car slightly forwards or backwards so that you are in a safe parking position, but remember to leave enough space to come out again safely.

  • To parallel park safely, you need to make regular checks to the road in front of and behind your car to make sure that there are no dangers.
    You should not completely rely on your mirrors while reversing your car, keep checking mirrors, the blind spots at regular intervals and make sure your moves are safe.
 
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