What is the easiest way to parallel park?
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Determine if this parking space is available, then drive forward until your car is roughly aligned with the car in front, maintaining a lateral distance of about 0.5-1 meters between the two vehicles. Next, adjust the right side mirror until you can see the right wheel, preparing for the reversing process. Keep the steering wheel turned all the way to the right and slowly reverse until the left side mirror fully shows the front of the car behind you, then quickly turn the steering wheel from the far right to the far left. Through the right side mirror, pay attention to the distance between the right rear wheel and the curb. If the entire car is within the lines at this point, it means all steps were done correctly, and all that's left is to straighten the car body. When the right side mirror is almost parallel with the taillight of the car next to you, start turning the steering wheel back to center.
When I first learned to drive, I also struggled with parallel parking until I discovered this super simple technique. First, find a suitable parking space that's at least 1.5 times longer than your car. Position your car parallel to the front car, keeping about half a meter distance. Turn on the right signal and start reversing slowly while watching the right rearview mirror. The moment the rear wheel of the front car completely disappears from view, turn the steering wheel fully to the right. Continue reversing slowly until your car's B-pillar aligns with the rear of the front car, then immediately straighten the steering wheel and keep reversing. When your rear is almost in the space, turn the wheel slightly left to straighten the car. Finally, check your position after stopping to avoid getting too close to the curb. The key is slow speed and frequent practice - I practiced 2-3 times weekly on city streets and now nail it in one go. Beginners shouldn't stress, just practice more with safety as the top priority - don't rush.
