Driving expert shares incredible trick to parallel park perfectly each time
01.06.2024 - 14:59
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Whether you're preparing for your driving test or trying to manoeuvre into a tight spot, parallel parking can be a nerve-wracking task.
It involves positioning your vehicle parallel to the road, typically between two other parked cars. The mere mention of 'parallel parking' is enough to send shivers down the spine of any learner driver, as it's widely regarded as one of the more challenging skills to master.
However, once you've got the hang of it, it becomes second nature and is crucial when searching for a parking space on a bustling street.
TikTok user @tonggeshuoche regularly posts handy driving tips and tricks. In a recent video, he revealed a brilliant technique that guarantees a perfect parallel park every time.
According to him, it only takes 15 seconds to learn this trick, after which you'll be all set.
Firstly, he advises to "drive forward along the parking space lines" until your rearview mirror aligns with the first of the two cars you're parking between. Then, start turning "the steering wheel full to the right" before you begin reversing.
He added: "When the left rearview mirror sees the corner" of the bonnet, you should "reset" the steering wheel. Then continue reversing until the "tyre comes in contact with the white line, turn the steering wheel full to the left, continue to reverse" until you are in the space.
It's important to note, as the RAC points out, you should always signal before attempting a parallel park and ensure there's at least two feet of space at both ends.
The driving tip video garnered hundreds of comments, with many viewers praising it as "very helpful". However, some cautioned: "Never turn a car while it's still. You destroy the rubber of your tires that way."
The Highway Code warns