How To Safely Back Out Of A Parking Space When Your View Is Obstructed

[@solschneidman7143]

You saved my life ! I just started driving ( got my license ) but I am terrified of parking and parking lots. This made me feel less stupid

[@HowSkills]

Glad to hear it helped. And never feel stupid. Driving skills develop over time and with practice. It gets easier!

[@oliviazalavari9619]

Just got my licence but don’t have much experience with parking yet. This helps a lot thank you! I am much more confident in backing out and making the right moves now.

[@HowSkills]

I’m glad to hear it helped, and the more parking you do, the easier it will get. Enjoy having that license!

[@dagneytaggart7707]

Two thoughts: 1. Ease and safety begins with choosing your parking spot. If you are less experienced and/or have a large vehicle, try to choose a parking spot in a less crowded area. If the area is safe to park further away from the door, consider it. Parking next to a shopping cart return might also be good. While there is still an obstacle on that side, it isn't a bright shiny new vehicle that will call your insurance if you tap it. 2. Backing requires checking and rechecking during the full movement. Observing the area as you return to your vehicle is helpful. Did someone else just get in their car close by? They may begin backing before you. Is a family six cars down getting the kids out? They may be behind you when you are ready to move. Look for potential hazards as you approach your car.

[@HowSkills]

Great ideas! Making it easier/safer to back out can begin before you even park in the first place. Sometimes I do park farther out where it’s less crowded, and the few extra steps don’t hurt me either. And I very much like your thoughts on checking out the area around your vehicle as you’re walking to it so you can see what’s going on or might likely happen! Thanks for the comment.

[@disco4535]

4:43 "Only turn enough so that you stay within the lines"....I feel so dumb. I dont know why I didnt think of something so simple lol. I always worry the front of my car will hit the car next me when backing out and trying to turn more tightly. All I had to do was keep it inside the line and then I be able turn the wheel early if there are cars parked close behind. What a great, detailed and informative video!!

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for watching it, and I hope it helped!

[@divyaannejose2713]

Just parked in a narrow tight spot from where I need to back out 😂 and came to watch this video.. new driver here.. very much appreciated ❤

[@HowSkills]

Glad to hear it helped!

[@balsbiey641]

Tomorrow is my first time driving by myself and i’m still very new at it. This video really helps me visualize things before i drive. Thank you sir!

[@HowSkills]

I’m glad to hear it helped, and I’m sure you’ll do great on your own tomorrow!

[@mekhalakarunaratne1707]

Going to get the road test in 2 weeks and from NC. I am a student driver and learnt so many things from you. Thank you so much!!!!

[@HowSkills]

Best of luck to you on your road test! Bet you’ll do great.

[@JoJa015]

Out of all the parking videos I have watched this one was the most thorough and easy to understand. Thank you for creating this video and doing such an awesome job on it!

[@HowSkills]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching!

[@themtoniraniremaxbroker2447]

Many thanks for Doing this Sir, I have been driving for 45 Years and Still So Much To Learn. Excellent Rendition!!

[@Umar0x01]

This is so underrated, I've watched dozens of videos. Only this taught well. Please keep doing what you're doing, thanks heaps!

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for your kind words, and I hope it helped!

[@shadowblue15]

Because of your videous i passed my test today, it's very informative and it helps me a lot during my test, so thank you for making videous like this. More power your channel.

[@preciousmemelakutenha1587]

This video taught me how to reverse out of a parking lot.

[@HowSkills]

Awesome - I’m glad to hear it helped!

[@shaygoodine9247]

This was so helpful!!! I noticed this is something I needed to practice on. Especially when I go run errands. I’m going to practice again

[@kieranmorley2833]

I think it’s sad how few views this has. As someone who drives around 1000 miles a week on average I think more people should be watching. Sure, I knew a lot of this but driving tips are always appreciated by me and I definitely learned a thing or two from this video. Great work, you’ve earned me as a subscriber.

[@HowSkills]

Thanks a lot for the comment, for watching, and definitely for subscribing! I always hope my videos help somebody, and maybe even prevents an accident.

[@ALongHandleForNoReasonAtAllLOL]

You have such an amazingly clear way of explaining what to do and use amazing visual references!! These videos have made me feel more confident about my upcoming test and future driving!

[@cheekychanz]

Hi Stan, Thank you for this video. As a new driver, this helps me a lot to understand how the steering works when reversing. You clearly demonstrated it, and I am confident that I can demonstrate the same during today's assessment test. I've practiced this a few times with my instructor right with me, but I get nervous when I have to perform it by myself for the test. However, after watching your video, I absolutely understand how it works. Warm regards from Dubai.

[@bidol9255]

***Beginners, please note that backing INTO a parking spot is much easier because of how the front end swings around. Especially for a longer vehicle like a pickup truck with Crew Cab it is almost the ONLY way you can park. This is because the wheels that steer are in the area where there is less obstructions to worry about. The wheels that enter the parking spot first are the fixed rear wheels and there is more freedom for the front to swing because it is in the open unlined paved area.

[@HowSkills]

Good point! Thanks for sharing that @bidol9255

[@angelica351a]

thanks so much for the points of reference wih he bumpers etc

[@Aashbard01]

I've been struggling with this, thank you so much this video is a big help!!

[@HowSkills]

Happy to help!

[@Vanilla2821]

Thank you so much for this video I was nervous but now I feel so much better!!

[@mikeellickson4199]

Very helpful. I just got a new car that handles different than the prior one. Now I’m going to practice like you say.

[@elevatorfan125]

I have seen nobody use their turn signal when backing out of a parking space

[@HowSkills]

It's rare for sure. but something that can help if you do it.

[@lenadavin5704]

​@@HowSkillshere in Dubai, it is required, otherwise will fail in parking test.

[@a.w.1499]

I think once people pass the test they think of it as optional.

[@maul8384]

@@lenadavin5704in test yes but after that anything goes

[@jego207]

I always do. Instinctively, I can’t see anything from both sides, so I want to make sure they see me

[@elizabethharalson7903]

I can't wear seatbelt while backing ( Im only 4,11.) I did all this and still had an incident. Never had a backing up problem in 45 years. Smaller lower vehicles are at a blind spot disadvantage next to huge vehicles.

[@edrianjude]

Thank you for this video. I am a beginner driver learner and still so much to learn

[@vincentmarcovatcio4395]

Thank you so much sir, the video was super clear and helpful very thankful for the help.

[@TimSmith-uc4pk]

The best and safest way to park is either pull straight through to the space in front of you if available or just back into the space. And most of all, don't rely on your backup camera. Cameras do not always give you a full view of what is behind you.

[@masvas1]

In Canada, and I appreciate your videos as I prepare for my own driver's test.

[@HowSkills]

Best of luck on your driver's test when you take it!

[@amarshawilliams6127]

Great videos im about to take my test here in Florida pretty soon so im catching up on your videos 👍

[@themtoniraniremaxbroker2447]

Your Videos are the Very Best Sir, Many thanks!!

[@dianne6046]

Stan I have a small car ..can't see my bonnet..how do i reverse out safely

[@freddyishot]

I have a question which is, is it important or even useful to check both sides or just the side you are backing out in because what if pedestrians or cars are coming from either direction?

[@HowSkills]

I think it’s still important to check both sides, just in case there’s a pedestrian or another vehicle coming from either side.

[@charm8167]

You find it safer to reverse into the parking space.Its easier to then drive out with no limited view restrictions when leaving parking space.

[@HowSkills]

I do like that about backing in. It’s so much easier to then drive out of the space. I especially like it when we go to a big event and there are a lot of vehicles parked close together. When it’s time to leave, it’s much safer and easier to drive forward and merge into the line of moving cars, than trying to back out and hope someone will make room for me to do that.

[@ChancelineAnita]

Very informative, thank you 😊

[@frubby3959]

my drivers test is tomorrow ahhhhh thanks so much

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and best of luck on your test!

[@Bishop_of_Llandaff]

Thank you for all of the reference points 🙂‍↕️

[@thedopechannel253]

Congrats You're killing it.

[@t0t0]

4:30 damn that technique is really helpful

[@ceciliameliton8027]

Do you turn your wheel back to center before changing to drive or you change to drive then turning wheel to the center then drive. Which is better?

[@leedagreat1465]

So what do I use when backing straight back is it the emergency lights

[@HowSkills]

Yes, your emergency flashers would be best in that situation. And if you have any doubt about which signal to use when you're backing out to one side or the other, just use your emergency flashers also.

[@rampagegz]

Can you slightly adjust when backing up in between the lines ?

[@TheArtsyAlien]

Thank you for the insight 😊

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome! Hope it helped in some way.

[@bipanjitkaur1436]

thanks stan really helpful

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and glad it was of some use to you! Thanks for watching!

[@faeraven363]

Stan I have to park in a small busy car park for work. And I get stuck sometimes as there are often cars parked close behind me and either side. I really struggle reverse parking so I go nose in. Which means having to reverse out when I leave. The last two times doing so I’ve had to do about a 9 point turn to get out. There’s always some smart ass man watching me looking amused. Is there no easier way to get out? Getting tired of people watching me and smiling/laughing

[@HowSkills]

Those men watching and looking amused aren’t worth worrying about, and don’t let them distract you from what you’re doing. Sounds like you have very little space to back out from, so you’re probably doing the best you can under the circumstances. Try and find the widest spot spot you can. If you’re going to be driving off to your left, park as close to the right side of the space as you safely can so that the front of your car will have a little more room to swing outward to the left as you back out. And vice versa if you’re driving off to your right. But if it’s a really small car park, I know you may not have room to be able to get over to the left or right to any great degree. So you may already be doing the best you can with what you have to work with. Just don’t let the jerks distract you from your backing.

[@takupatience211]

Just subscribed. Doing my test tomorrow Watching with rapt attention

[@petersonmwangi910]

Perfect instructions. Thanks

[@HowSkills]

You're welcome!

[@SoullessWarrior36]

So as im backing i have to keep both hands on the wheel and use my mirrors as im backing up? Or 1 hand behind the seat head turned around?

[@yassinechouaf2161]

Thank you sir for this video I’m appreciate .

[@Sista8032]

Very detailed, thanks a lot

[@kostaachin4428]

Parking a pickup truck is much harder than a regular vehicle. The turning radius is larger and judging where the rear corners of the truck are relative to the cars behind you is hard since the tailgate obscures one's view. The side mirrors are not flat so that distorts the image and makes it hard to judge the distance to the vehicle in the rear.

[@HowSkills]

Yes, a truck is much more challenging and takes more skill to park either forwards or backwards.

[@selw0nk]

Interesting, I will try and use my turning signal while backing up for safety.

[@jeenKah]

What happens if I enter a road side curb too quickly and the car is now 45 degree on the road. Imagine there is a vehicle behind me, how can I then back and retake the curbside turn ?

[@donnacish]

Good info !!!

[@KhaoulaGuerrero]

The best explanation so far

[@HowSkills]

I hope it was of some help!

[@kitkatswarovzkie557]

Nice nice tutorial!!

[@LightingaleXNightingal]

I have to backout of a parking space straight into oncoming traffic on a main roadway, I parked nextdoor at a post office to go to the library. Buf ths postal worker is getting miffed.

[@BaljinderSingh-pn1mm]

How we can proceed in fourway intersection uncontrol traffic lights . And sorry sir because I am little tight in english

[@SoullessWarrior36]

I have my road test tomorrow. Im 34. Anxiety and bad decision making prevented me from getting my license. I finally straightened things out and passed my knowledge test 1st try last week. However, im incredibly nervous about backing into a spot and my etiquette as im driving..im a single full custody dad and i NEED this license. Ive been driving with a passenger for years so im confident in normal driving. Please tell me im overthinking...will i fail for not reverse parking well my 1st try?

[@jasmineclark552]

Depends on your state. In mine, we just needed to pull off to the side and perform reverse backing. I strongly suggest getting driving lessons or at getting a car you can drive all day in so you can get comfortable. With the width of your vehicle and how it works. Tips for the test: When at a stop sign, stop long enough to feel the car gently rock back then go. Smog after every turn, lane change, and even when backing. Stop at a sign, then slowly inch out so you can see. Slightly exaggerate how you're looking. It's better with practice, and these are skills you build! As for the video, I'm very sure you do not have ro do this, but you WILL once you get your drivers license:) and you WILL get it. Don't be shamed if nerves wreck you the first driving attempt

[@jasmineclark552]

I'm late, but how did your test go?

[@SoullessWarrior36]

@jasmineclark552 I PASSED!!! Didn't even have to reverse park. The instructor was very nice. He only got me for one thing and that was no blinker backing out of a space.

[@SoullessWarrior36]

@jasmineclark552 by the way, took it in Tamworth NH. The instructor was a pastor and a recovering addict like myself. The planets aligned perfectly that day!

[@HowSkills]

Haha! Love it, and I think God blessed you with just the right examiner! Thanks for letting me know, and enjoy having that license!

[@RoseRose-e9d]

Thank you ❤❤

[@HowSkills]

You're welcome 😊

[@davidwilson6918]

I'm 63 I've never heard anyone mention using your directional s to back out. I've never seen it either. Then I think, I start to do that, no one will know what hell I'm doing. It's probably a good thing to do. But no one will know about it.

[@MISSREB_84]

Thank you@

[@NoNone0]

You sound like Michael from Breaking Bad

[@sleepygnome9752]

Why is driving so complicated 😩

[@espererancesudi7600]

To be continued

[@FilomenaOwens-h1c]

Kuhlman Mission

[@HowSkills]

Hmmmm, is that from a video game?

[@anwarisler]

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[@ANTOINETTE-nk1tm]

YES. MOST OF MY YOUNGER YEARS I ALWAYS HAD A CAR. I DROVE TO FORT LAUDERDALE AND MIAMI BEACH 5 TIMES ROUND TRIP IN THE EARLY 80S. THEN FIVE MORE TIMES IN THE MUD TO LATE 90S. THAT'S A TOTAL OF 10 TRIPS I MADE ROUND TRIP TO MIAMI FLORIDA.

[@rafikk3697]

very informative

[@ANTOINETTE-nk1tm]

UP AT THE GOLF COURSE I HAD TO DRIVE GOLF CARTS CONSTANTLY EVERY DAY AND PARK THEM, IN THE AFTERNOON I HAD TO HELP THE BOSS TAKE THE CARDS BACK TO THE CART BARN FOR THE NIGHT. MAKE MAN ABOUT 10 OTHER CADDIES HELP HIM. IT WAS OVER A HUNDRED CARTS WE TOOK BACK. DECK GOLF COURSE USED 120 GOLF CARTS A DAY. IT WAS TWO 18 HOLE GOLF COURSES IN ONE. THE NORTH COURSE HAD 18 HOLES. AND THEN THE SOUTH COURSE ACROSS ROUTE 24 AT 18 HOLES. THEY BUILT A WIDE TUNNEL UNDER ROUTE 24 THAT CONNECTED TO SOUTH COURSE TO THE NORTH COURSE.