Reverse Parallel Parking - How To Reverse Parallel Park Video Tutorial
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On your driving test, when performing a reverse parallel parking manoeuvre the examiner will expect you to:
The examiner will also be looking to see that you:
Reverse parallel parking, parking in the gap between two vehicles, is a vital driving manoeuvre. You may think it easier to drive forward into the gap however it is nearly impossible to park neatly this way. A car has greater manoeuvrability when driven in reverse hence reverse parallel parking. With practice you'll be able to reverse parallel park into a gap of 1.5 times your own car length. All reversing manoeuvres are potentially dangerous, reverse parallel parking is no exception. Good and precise observation is essential when performing a parallel park. |
On your practical driving test, if asked to perform the reverse parallel parking manoeuvre, you will not necessarily be required to park between two vehicles. It may be that only one parked car, the lead car, is present. If so, you will still need to park within a space of about two-car length in order to pass.
Don't feel pressure to rush this manoeuvre, if you do you are more likely to make mistakes. The examiner will allow you plenty of time, around four minutes, to complete the parallel park.
If the road used for the parallel park has a camber (see the image right), it may be that your car will start to roll as it nears the kerb. To help you do this, try and keep your brake covered, then if you feel the car rolling gently apply the foot brake to stop the roll. |
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Clips taken from our driving test DVD (2009). The updated 2011-12 version, offering a more detailed view on all driving manoeuvres costs just £4.49 inc P&P - driving test DVD.