What are the steps for parallel parking?

[LaIsabella]

Parallel parking steps are: 1. Start the car in low gear; 2. When the car reaches the point where the front is at the middle position, quickly turn the steering wheel to the left to direct the front of the car toward the left side of the road; 3. When the front of the car is close to the left edge of the road, quickly turn the steering wheel back and stop immediately; 4. Put the car in reverse gear and back up. When the rear of the car is close to the right edge of the parking space, quickly turn the steering wheel to the left to the maximum position; 5. When both sides of the car are parallel to the parking space lines, quickly straighten the steering wheel and stop; 6. Drive into the parking area and park as close to the right side of the road as possible, but do not touch the yellow right edge line to avoid backing up too far and crossing the line.

[LeKira]

What I find most troublesome when parking is parallel parking. Here’s how I do it: First, drive your car parallel to the car in front, keeping a distance of about half a meter, then start reversing. While reversing, keep an eye on the right rearview mirror. Once the rear of your car just passes the front car’s bumper, immediately turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. Then, continue reversing slowly while watching the left rearview mirror. When the entire front of the car behind you appears in the mirror, quickly straighten the steering wheel. Keep reversing until the right rear wheel is about to touch the curb line, then turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Once the car is aligned, straighten the steering wheel and adjust your position by moving forward or backward slightly. Finally, don’t forget to engage the handbrake and turn off the engine. Take it slow, and with a bit of practice, you’ll get the hang of it.

[DeLuke]

I also struggled with parallel parking at first, but later summarized a few key points. First, adjust your car to maintain a half-meter distance from the adjacent vehicle, and turn the steering wheel fully to the right when reversing. Then, keep a close eye on the left rearview mirror - when you see the entire front of the rear vehicle, straighten the steering wheel. Continue reversing until the right rear wheel approaches the curb line, then quickly turn the steering wheel fully to the left. When you feel the car body is aligned, immediately straighten the steering wheel and make minor adjustments to the front and rear distance. The key is to control the speed properly and avoid turning the steering wheel too abruptly. Every time I park, I pay special attention to the angle of the rearview mirrors - if they're not adjusted properly, it's hard to judge the position accurately.

[MacAdam]

Here are the key steps for parallel parking: Keep a half-meter distance parallel to the car beside you, start reversing while turning the steering wheel fully to the right. When you see the complete front of the car behind you in the left mirror, straighten the wheel. Then continue reversing until the right rear wheel touches the curb line, then turn the wheel fully to the left. Straighten the wheel when the car is aligned, adjust the position and stop. It mainly tests the timing of steering and observation skills. Beginners should practice several times in empty spaces. After parking, remember to check the distance from the curb—not too far and avoid scraping the rims.

[Eugene]

Every time I parallel park, I follow these steps: First, align parallel to the front car with about 50 cm distance, then start reversing while turning the steering wheel fully to the right. As soon as I see the entire rear car in the left mirror, I immediately straighten the steering wheel. Continue reversing slowly, paying attention to the position of the right rear wheel. When it's close to the curb line, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. Once the car body is parallel to the road, immediately straighten the steering wheel and make slight adjustments to the front and rear distance. The most crucial parts of this process are the three steering wheel operation points—turning must be decisive but not too forceful. The reversing speed must be slow to allow enough reaction time. Finally, remember to engage the handbrake and shift to P before getting out of the car.

[ZoeyDella]

Parallel parking is like assembling building blocks, completed in several steps. First, park your car parallel to the adjacent vehicle, maintaining a half-meter distance before starting to reverse. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right while keeping an eye on the left rearview mirror. Once the entire front of the car behind is visible, straighten the steering wheel and continue reversing. When the right rear wheel approaches the curb, turn the steering wheel fully to the left. As soon as the car body aligns, immediately straighten the steering wheel. Finally, adjust the position to park steadily. Coordination between hands and feet is crucial throughout the process. I recommend beginners practice steering wheel handling in an open area first to develop a feel for the car before attempting real-life scenarios. After parking, it's best to step out and check the position to ensure you're not too close to the cars in front or behind.