The Ultimate Guide to Reverse Parallel Parking

The Ultimate Guide to Reverse Parallel Parking | Advance Driving School

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In this video we demonstrate everything you need to know in order to pass the reverse parallel parking manoeuvre on your driving test. We also show how to parallel park between two cars, as you might need to do in a town centre - both on the left and right side of the road.
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Video contents:
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Parallel Parking on the driving test
10:06 Parallel parking between two cars
14:22 Parallel parking on the right
18:04 Summary
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@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

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@wunderbird2778 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.. I passed my test today first time with 3 minors ... your videos really did help me . I was nervous and anxious , somehow did it .Practice made me perfect as usual. Many thanks for your videos ... All the best to all new drivers ...

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Excellent driving - well done! 🚘👌🏼😃

@muskanqureshi3131 Жыл бұрын

Yes I do watched your videos again and again & memories!

@larryjones7254 Жыл бұрын

I'm 18 years old and yesterday passed my driving test first time with 2 minors. I've had 6 hours of lessons with a professional instructor but watched countless videos from your channel, I've watched over 100 hours worth of videos around driving techniques and am positive this is what got me to pass. I can't thank you enough. I saved countless money on lessons I would've taken, money which I put towards a new car arriving next month. Good luck to everyone who has booked their test. You can do it! Larry

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Very well done 🚙👌🏼😃

@madtingz2288 Жыл бұрын

Only 6 hours? Did you have any other practise at all in a car

@panpapermate1784 2 ай бұрын

@madtingz2288 I'm wondering the same thing. No way that new driver can pass the rest with just 6 hours. But anyway well done.

@bilal20kha48 2 ай бұрын

Same

@dekanoss 3 ай бұрын

I had my test recently, and I failed sadly on the parallel park. I practiced with cars where I lined up the wing mirrors for the reference point and parked well most of the time and was confident, but on my test, the car the examiner picked to do the maneuver on was facing the opposite way so from myself so I couldn't line up the mirrors for my 1st reference point. therefore I messed up the reference points and then ended up too close to the curb before straightening up, I then tried to correct it by moving forward but I ended up putting the car back in 1st instead of reverse as I was getting nervous, this made me get too close to the car in front as I moved forward instead of back and the examiner stepped on the brakes and took control of the car essentially. I am so annoyed as I had 0 miners and just this serious fault for a stupid mistake. I feel it wasn't all my fault as the examiner did make an easily messed up maneuver even harder. I hope to pass my test for the 2nd time next month. this video is great.

@mariamjackson2994 Жыл бұрын

I love how you keep mentioning your husband's car. Your teaching is the best in regard to parallel parking. Thank you so much.

@RJSyeah Жыл бұрын

Who is the husband?

@Deogratias_Okello_Alumai Жыл бұрын

1-2-1 method is great for a luxury of space but full lock method is better at all times since luxury of space isn't guaranteed at all times. Thank you. Your illustrations 😊 made parallel parking look easy

@neemapatel29 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I was taught how to parallel park by my instructor but not how to park in a tight space which is a necessity on my street. You've made my life a lot easier.

@alicejohnson8086 Жыл бұрын

Passed my test 1st time with 1 minor, ur videos have clearly worked!! Thank you ❤

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Excellent - well done! 🚙👍🏼😃

@indigomoon7848 Жыл бұрын

Your explanation is so calm and clear! I'm learning to drive again after trying previously, and parking is so hard for my brain to understand! Thank you so much for these videos!

@naimay4570 Жыл бұрын

now i understand more parallel park between 2 cars one left &right 😊big thanks to you!!!🌸

@hudders11 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Unfortunately I was taught using reference points that relied on the expensive reversing camera wired into my instructors car. Not too helpful when I got on the road in my no frills ford fiesta!

@nourayonis8949 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the wonderful easy driving instructions . I really enjoyed watching it.

@Angiebeau Жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm doing a refresher class having driven for years and the second video suits me especially living in a city. 😊

@innocent4437 Жыл бұрын

this is very helpful, I have been struggling to this until i watch this video. Massive thank you.

@danicamaniago8632 Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your channel as the videos have really helped me pass my driving test FIRST TIME on Monday with 3 minors, even though I drive automatic! These videos are beyond useful and helpful, which is always my favourite videos to watch even though I’ve passed 😂 I will sure share this channel with my brother who will be learning to drive soon and more friends and family. Again thank you so much! ☺️

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks - and well done! 🚗👌🏼😃

@captrossco1989 Жыл бұрын

I don’t wanna hear no one say women can’t park when she’s prob the best to do it! Good work I’m gonna try do this probably won’t be as smooth as you but I’ll give it a go lol

@pawemadej94 Жыл бұрын

Great and very helpful video! Thanks a million!

@bigamberlimbu218 Жыл бұрын

Your video is so helpful,easy and effective.thank you so much for the video .

@muskanqureshi3131 Жыл бұрын

I really like your 121 method and really very easy I found more than bay parking! 👍🏻

@ktvelayutham9736 Ай бұрын

well taught and clear. very useful and i will say the best i have ever seen and learned

@ginaking4401 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this 121 method . It has really helped me. I love watching your step by step tutorials ❤

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@breakfastworship8541 Жыл бұрын

Parallel parking made easy and never would I forget this techniques. Bring it on Hither Green.

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤞🏼

@breakfastworship8541 Жыл бұрын

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks for the knowledge 🙏

@positivenergylife 9 ай бұрын

Very helpful!!!❤ Thank you! 🙏🏻

@raya77 6 ай бұрын

Very well explained !Thank you!

@JesperCortez Ай бұрын

Thank you so for sharing tips God bless you ❤

@mohammedhossain4195 Жыл бұрын

I really like your videos.All your videos are amazing

@nallam2093 Жыл бұрын

And this quiet area I can pass two times even three times 😂 Thank you very much for your videos

@adlaasma8953 Жыл бұрын

I passed with 2 minors last month. All your clips helped me a lot. Thank you both💝

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Well done! 👍🏼😄

@courtneykhan4119 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching loads of your videos, they have been such a great resource. I have my test on Wednesday and it’s in bury. So I been learning so much and looking around town. Wish me luck, thank you for these videos there are so helpful.

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - and good luck on your test! 🤞🏼

@user-ls2oq6ne1c Жыл бұрын

First of all I love your hair style, wow! I am learning to drive but i am not on the subjects of any reverse lessons , but i did watch this video which i got a lot of tips and help with, when i start to have lessons regarding reversing I have recommended myself to come back to this video link on how to reverse. Absolutely helpful, amazing hair style and wow! and you allmost look like my cousin sangeeta me uncle mikes youngest daughter... Amazing.

@dormiralabelleetoile4449 Жыл бұрын

I have learnt alot from you ma'am. Thank you ❤️

@foodbitsninja8770 Жыл бұрын

:) cool indeed . thank you for teaching leaners like me, really help so so much!

@sarahcallaghan7794 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant , I’ll “keep” watching this one . 😊 you didn’t mention the 45o angle teacher’s booking it in due course .

@ravhiellvreyes3475 Жыл бұрын

Lots of info, Thank You🥰

@iqraukvlogs2863 Жыл бұрын

thank u ur videos really helps

@juancarlosjaramillopaz7013 Жыл бұрын

Thank you love really helpful.

@MsVivian99 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful!

@luisasalcedo5212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for yours videos that are very helpful

@luisasalcedo5212 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much your videos are very helpful

@agnesmuchemi8152 Жыл бұрын

I hope i do it on my test. You explain very good

@aminacisse507 Жыл бұрын

wonderful thank u .very helpful

@tonyterpine5690 Жыл бұрын

Amzing video thank you 😊

@foodbitsninja8770 Жыл бұрын

thank you so so much its helping me a lot x

@cicisalon2352 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos..

@Harjitjyotivlogs Жыл бұрын

Lovely . Very good explanation . Love watching ur videos .

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

@sakthijeganathan9573 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for wonderful guide

@engr.faizalikhan4942 11 ай бұрын

ALHAMDULILLAH.... Passed my test with 5 minors.... This video really helps me a lot... Though I was not asked to do parallel parking but I have learnt a lot from this video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 11 ай бұрын

Very well done! 🚙👍🏼😄

@haneenhaneen4740 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations🎉 What did they ask you to do

@priyapriyanka1474 Ай бұрын

I'm looking your videos ma'am and very good explanation. Thank you so much.

@husseinasrasalah7348 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much you are the best lady

@eritreaorganisationforbeac2745 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your kind support Really great traner

@meinm3575 5 ай бұрын

You're so lovely. Thank you :)

@lesliem.dimarzio7901 Жыл бұрын

Full locks work nice for me, easy, safe and quick. :)

@sophiejayne3116 9 ай бұрын

I've got my first driving test in December and not had any lessons yet (waiting for an instructor to be allocated) I'm also going to be 35 weeks pregnant on my test and I've never felt so nervous about anything but watching your videos makes me feel better and helps with the nerves and gets me feeling more confident about driving so I want to say thank you for your videos you do really make a difference ❤😊

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 9 ай бұрын

It's very unusual to book your test before even starting lessons! If you don't feel ready when you get to your test date don't be afraid of moving it back until you feel confident you can pass. Good luck!

@jessmcneill5029 Жыл бұрын

This is so helpful

@JOHANNA-qd6iz 8 ай бұрын

I would love to have a lesson driving on those empty roads, practicing all the manoeuvres without interruption. Where I have my lessons the roads are so busy.

@jeanhenson1825 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant thankyou

@mamma6900 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@santoshkhadka7526 Жыл бұрын

I have a driving test tomorrow. Let’s see how I come with the result. Found very helpful your videos.

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@gloriae3362 Жыл бұрын

Passed my Driving Test on Wednesday 24 May. It was my first time. Watching this video helped. Thank you😂

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Well done! 🚗👌🏼😃

@iheartkoala4072 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@fayzurrahman4243 Жыл бұрын

parking between two cars is different from other vids..normally full lock get 45 degrees angle then wheels straight and move back and one turn the other direction when close to curb.I will try this method

@Angiebeau Жыл бұрын

Yep, if you notice she is at 45 degrees on either video, but you have to feel and notice this yourself when driving

@zakichannel1997 Жыл бұрын

Am from Kenya she really knows how to taught lesson better than other people I have learnt something for sure I can't lie keep going

@gemmaaustin6238 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@cherchdemploi Жыл бұрын

thank you for your Efforts tapadh leat airson na h-oidhirpean agad

@Cake_bakery88 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Branno46 Жыл бұрын

It's years since I passed, if I cannot drive straight in I move to another street, can't remember the last time I parked in my own street, its OK for you a professional, but it's impossible, every new car I pur have, it has to have park assist fitted, so without that,it's a case of park up then walk home ,it's impossible, not easy.

@maiakhan5453 Жыл бұрын

What reference point do you use for the left ring mirror? From the curb

@kieran7585 Жыл бұрын

Got my test today!

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Good luck! 🤞🏼

@maiakhan5453 Жыл бұрын

Did you pass

@dabby_sam Жыл бұрын

Did you pass!

@user-li7pn1nb8n 4 ай бұрын

My driving instructor told me off for using the 1-2-1 method, he said use 1-1-1 method but I found your videos more useful Thank you

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 4 ай бұрын

Feel free to use whatever method you prefer!

@bobtopping5738 Жыл бұрын

I passed my test years ago but did not do parallel parking or reverse bay parking. I find your videos very helpful. But do you not have to indicate when pulling out from behind a parked car

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks. If you have a read of The Highway Code, all it says about indicating is that we should do it when it would help other people understand what we are doing. So we should signal if there are others nearby, but it’s fine not to if no one is there. 👍🏼

@nesletchimaew9209 Жыл бұрын

First thing you should actually do when alongside is put it in reverse so others know what you're doing

@misstangshan95 Жыл бұрын

My instructor said just rubbing the curb is not likely to result in a fail. Only if you actually mount it.

@parlabaneisback Жыл бұрын

Is the thinking behind the wing-mirror reference that the back of your car will then be roughly alongside the rear of the parked car? If the parked vehicle was longer than yours (e.g. van, stretch limo) would you need to adjust the reference point further back?

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

We mention later in the video that if the car is facing the other way we should position our car beside theirs before the first turn. If the other vehicle is longer than ours just ensure our back end is level with theirs before turning. 👍🏼

@sd7935 Жыл бұрын

Got my test next week this is the one of many manoeuvres that regardless of how many times I practice I can't get first time same with bay parking and reverse bay parking had 60 plus hrs of lessons and have 0% mental constitution of passing

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Good luck! 🤞🏼

@sd7935 Жыл бұрын

Epic fail today 1 dangerous fault 2 serious faults and 4 minors lost all focus and confidence and had to terminate the test 20 minutes into it

@joxbrough Жыл бұрын

Thank you for an excellent tutorial. Are you allowed to say which blind spot mirrors are on the car?

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

They are some cheap ones from Wilko! Similar can be found on eBay or Amazon 👍🏼

@joxbrough Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your prompt reply and thank you once again for your clear helpful video.

@user-jg6vw3em9f Жыл бұрын

Love your parallel parking tips for the driving test. Are you able to share any practical tips or videos when manoeuvring in tight spaces on uk roads where cars are parked typically on both sides where the 1-2-1 method is not practical ? Thank you

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

As shown in the video, when parking in ‘real life’ we switch to the ‘full lock’ method. You can also watch us use it in this video: Real-Life Parallel Parking: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbqGoqyA1JPFYY0.html 👍🏼

@bohdan4677 10 ай бұрын

What is minimal safe distance with a car in front of you before exiting parallel parking?

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 10 ай бұрын

If you can see the tyres of the car in front you are safe to drive out forwards. 👍🏼

@_Jem_ 2 ай бұрын

I like this video👌 But I would of liked to of seen you park in a tighter space than you actually did at the end, I didn't feel that was a typical size space in the real parking world. Full lock is really the only option in today's parking.

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 2 ай бұрын

We made a separate video about that! Real-Life Parallel Parking: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbqGoqyA1JPFYY0.html 👍🏼

@_Jem_ 2 ай бұрын

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Yes I have seen that one thanks, that's still not the average size space, in real life circumstances spaces are normally alot smaller.

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 2 ай бұрын

Those are the smallest spaces we would ever try to get into safely. If the gap is less than 1.5 x our car length then keep looking.

@_Jem_ 2 ай бұрын

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Totally understand that coming from a instructor. Just wish instructors would stop saying those are small spaces, the only people who park in those kind of spaces are instructors, the real everyday person after they have passed have to go into alot smaller spaces. Don't get me wrong this isn't aimed at you just a general thing. Still love the videos you are helping others.

@TheFlissT 9 ай бұрын

Is there a reason you wouldn’t do the full lock way during test conditions? As in just behind one car? I did parallel parking for the first time today with just one car in front and my instructor taught me to the full lock it way you used when doing it between two cars. Is it not ok to do it this way during test conditions? Confused as to why there’s two ways when the last one could be done for both types of parking? Or is my instructor wrong to have taught me it this way?

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 9 ай бұрын

You can do it that way if you like - we just think it’s easier to use all of the available space. Wouldn’t you do the same when parking in a generous gap any other time?

@muskanqureshi3131 Жыл бұрын

Hi Can we buy blinds spot mirrors? I also liked blinds spot mirrors

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can get them at any car accessory shop, or eBay & Amazon of course. 👍🏼

@devineolubakin3091 Жыл бұрын

honestly this was a struggle for me as i was practicing with my dad knowing which way to turn

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Keep practicing - you’ll get it! 👍🏼

@keerthisarahr5411 Жыл бұрын

Should we want give left and right indicate when we go for parallel park???

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

We usually indicate left before parallel parking so others understand what we are doing.

@Charlie-ux1ll Жыл бұрын

Would this be suitable for automatic driving as I don’t see any videos on KZfaq on this

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

Yes - the car in the video is automatic! By the way we have made loads of videos in our automatic cars. 👍🏼

@yaseminkaya4976 Жыл бұрын

Hi do you not need to signal for the reverse parallel manover thank you

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

As always, indicate if there is someone nearby so they know what you intend to do. However if no one is around then there is no need. 👍🏼

@ikwugwalukenechi4498 11 ай бұрын

Please can you tell me the reference point before the final full right lock, I'm not getting it yet. I have been here few times

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 11 ай бұрын

We steer right just after the kerb disappears from the left door mirror 👍🏼

@craigguinnane173 11 ай бұрын

Im not sure if my instructor is lie in to me but he said if i touch the curb without going up it its a minor is this true please

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 11 ай бұрын

It depends how hard you touch the kerb - but usually a minor fault sounds correct. 👍🏼

@lewiskelly14 Жыл бұрын

What camera do you use over the mirror? Very nifty

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

It’s this: 12" Widescreen Mirror Dash-Cam | Pormido PR996/PR998 Product Review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5pnjbN0vrDZkZ8.html 👍🏼

@lewiskelly14 Жыл бұрын

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks!

@BsktImp Жыл бұрын

What gear? Are using accelerator and/or brake?

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

That car is an automatic, so we used Drive and Reverse. In a manual we would be using 1st gear and reverse. This video explains how to manoeuvre slowly: How To Make Parking Easy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ep94ksaE37LNpIU.html

@TheNayanaonline 10 ай бұрын

For right side parallel parking whats the reference point with the car parked

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 10 ай бұрын

We should try to avoid parallel parking on the right side of the road, as it will be difficult to get out afterwards do to the other parked cars blocking our view of the oncoming traffic. For this reason you will never be asked to park like this on a driving test. However after passing you might need to do this on a one-way street - hopefully your own judgement should allow you to complete the manoeuvre without relying on reference points. We show this in this video: Real-Life Parallel Parking: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbqGoqyA1JPFYY0.html 👍🏼

@muskanqureshi3131 Жыл бұрын

Hi Do you people do theory courses and tests also? Thank you

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

We focus on helping people learn the practical skills of driving. The knowledge for the Theory Test is better (and cheaper!) to learn at home. In both cases the DVSA are the only people allowed to set the tests.

@muskanqureshi3131 Жыл бұрын

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you 🙂

@KingKatura 3 ай бұрын

Its funny parralell parking is the thing alot of people fail at. Its also one of the only things that you don't actualy ever have to use unless you live in a majour city. & to top it off most people i've ran into don't even know how to do it. Idk why its even one of the most important things on the test, As its one of the things you don't have to actualy do, in real life.

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 3 ай бұрын

Well we live in a medium sized town, and we almost always need to parallel park when we drive into town for shopping. Perhaps it just depends where you live!

@MultiSuperfluous 4 ай бұрын

How close to the vehicle do you park up to?

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 4 ай бұрын

We should leave at least a metre in front and behind our car, so that other cars can leave if necessary.

@BranBMP Жыл бұрын

I'm hoping I'll find driving instructor soon,

@misshorray2939 Жыл бұрын

Got my test today. The panic 😅

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

You can do it! 🤞🏼

@geoffabbott8661 7 ай бұрын

Don’t you need to indicate when pulling out from the curb in England or when reversing into a park?

@AdvanceDrivingSchool 7 ай бұрын

No, we only need to signal when other people are nearby.

@geoffabbott8661 7 ай бұрын

So if you did fail to notice a car approaching you would pull out with no indication and be within the law. Seems bad instruction

@geoffabbott8661 7 ай бұрын

/ practice

@sarahcozens706 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got my test this Thursday 24th nov 22

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

You can do it! 🤞🏼

@jelsei Жыл бұрын

how did it go!!!!

@catncocoa 29 күн бұрын

Road position road position road position!👀

@dunsen1975 Жыл бұрын

Driving on the left.

@eyyyy3265 Жыл бұрын

That’s strange. You do 1 full turns both left and right but my instructor taught me to do 1/2 turn to the left and right.

@AdvanceDrivingSchool Жыл бұрын

There are lots of different methods for this manoeuvre. Just use whatever technique suits you best! 👍🏼

@eyyyy3265 Жыл бұрын

@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thank you so much for the fast reply :) you see, my test is coming up very soon and majority of my lessons is filled with traffic so my instructor hasn’t gone through every test route with me. I’m usually good at handling nervousness but this time I am struggling a little bit because at the same time I also have a bunch of interviews for work and it’s been a while since I stepped back into work, a lot due to my health condition. But I’m stepping up now and trying to get myself out that bubble I created.

@scotthornell73 6 ай бұрын

Indicate

@pawemadej94 Жыл бұрын

UK: Parking on the right hand side is something you wouldn't normally do in real life! It's not common! The whole world: Are you sure about that? Uk: 😐😐😐

@_Jem_ 2 ай бұрын

I park more on the right than left.