Parking in a tight spot

Parallel parking and tight bays make many people nervous. A clear sequence and going slowly make parking easy.

You will need

• Car
• A place to practise, for example an empty car park

Steps

1. Choose a big enough space

   For parallel parking, you need about the length of your car plus one metre.

2. Stop alongside the car in front

3. Reverse and turn

4. Straighten up

5. Adjust your position

6. Bay parking

7. Use parking aids

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