All 4 Driving Test Parking Manoeuvres Simplified

Welcome to my comprehensive guide on mastering all four parking manoeuvres required for the UK driving test! In this video, I'll walk you through each manoeuvre step-by-step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared for your big day. Here’s what we’ll cover:
Parallel Parking: Learn how to execute a perfect parallel park, including tips on positioning and timing.
Bay Parking (Forward and Reverse): Master both forward and reverse bay parking with clear, easy-to-follow instructions.
Pulling Up on the Right and Reversing 2 Car Lengths: Understand this manoeuvre to demonstrate your control and observation skills.
Whether you’re a learner driver or refreshing your skills, this video has all the tips and techniques you need to impress your examiner.

[@phillyval6408]

that drone cam is awesome 🔥 great video

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Thank you 🙌

[@Caitlinw1]

I’ve been driving 7 years, I never have been able to parallel park, I don’t think I ever will be able to parallel park and i absolutely do avoid parallel parking at all costs

[@ReeRee_Donita]

Nah, just practice. If you master observations, steering and speed control and are able to identify your car’s reference point, you should be fine.

[@Bloodrayne800]

Parallel parking is the easiest one to do

[@kareemahh]

@@Bloodrayne800isn’t it 1 to the left to get 45 degrees then straighten by 1 to the right and reverse then full lock to right

[@Ruth695]

​@@kareemahhthat's how I'm being taught

[@Lee-wg7en]

​@@kareemahhit's 1 to the left then 2 to the right then 1 to the left to straighten uo

[@MonkeyOWar]

Appreciate the aerial shots from the drone. It's actually really helpful and helps me visualise what i need to do.

[@nborn2live4christ]

Passed my test today and was asked to do forward bay. All thanks to my instructor, for teaching me all 4 maneuvers easily with right references! Also wanted to thankyou for all the video uploads. They are all great learning vids and keep up the good work 😊

[@Zirc723]

True to what you say, examiner doesn’t care if you are good at parallel parking, all he cares is are you doing your all around observation and safe. I was a bit wonky on my parking on my test but as long as I am within the line, not obstructing and most importantly doing your all around observation, it’s a pass.

[@withdojaintheuk1181]

True failed my test 5 days ago cz of observation 😢

[@alexandramaria2958]

Not necessarily! I failed even it I parked it with all the observations done correctly. They put it down as a major because I didn’t leave a car lengths space with the car in the front🥲 they said if I reversed at the end it would have been fine.

[@FusionTrain]

Im glad you mention the main thing which is that MOST of the grading for these is how SAFE you are with REVERSING in general, not specifically how accurate you are at parking

[@nviscallin3702]

I love this teaching style, i have my test in a month and your videos are so wonderful

[@barryglennard]

Thank you so much! This is probably best "how to do maneuvers" video I've seen. Simple, clear & straight to the point. Its given me a ton of confidence before my test next week!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

@@barryglennard love this! Good luck next week!

[@paulx1973]

brilliant tutorial, very informative & clear instructions

[@cohen.berridge4064]

Have my test today am very nervous, this guy has helped so much, will update when I pass !

[@josiee28]

did u pass

[@cohen.berridge4064]

@@josiee28 I passed !

[@josiee28]

@@cohen.berridge4064 CONGRATS!!! MINE IS NEXT WEEK😢

[@rabplaysguitar]

Passed my test last month. My instructor exclusively taught me the 90° reverse park. I’ve not had a single opportunity to do that manoeuvre in car parks. Rather, I’ve had to learn 45° which is sooo much easier for me. I don’t know why I wasn’t taught this initially.

[@Bloodrayne800]

i passed in november and the 90 degree method just didnt work for me, my instructor then taught the 45 one and i was fine

[@MarcusYeomans-k5g]

AM doing my driving lessons in an automatic car this video is very helpful on doing the Parking Manoeuvres

[@Bulelwakoko]

8:12 that person parking in the blue car could do with some lessons on parking 😂 Just kidding. Thanks Francis. I've been really struggling with parking since i passed. Very helpful 👍🏼

[@zoeyc5851]

Didn't get to choose which side to park, which my instructor said they've never heard of😅 Saved this video so I can keep reminding myself, hopefully I'll pass next time🙏

[@BoBSmith-jz5dm]

Thank you

[@ReeRee_Donita]

You keep reading my mind with these uploads 😂🎉

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

😀

[@DamianC_Official]

Havent watched it yet, but i already know its going to be fire 🔥

[@ManCunian_FC]

Great video, informative and simple to understand. I have an extended driving test in a week's time and I'm told I'll need to do 2 manoeuvres, plus it's an hour. Is there anything else I'll be asked to do that's not in a standard test?

[@colwynjohn9032]

I pass my practical test yesterday manual thanks to your videos.

[@oussamao9762]

Thanks for your help ❤

[@NazmulIslam-qg6hb]

Can u make one how to correct if it’s not inside the bay

[@joefan3562]

When revers parking, you will hit the car on your left is there is a car parked there.

[@artemisfowl9002]

sick camera angles and straight to the point 🔥

[@AmtulAhamd]

I rarely make observations when reversing can you please give me tips on when to observe with the manoeuvres

[@beautiful00786]

Legend 👑 💕 👑

[@JoshAston23]

8:11 its the blue car on the right we are watching for this manoeuvre, yes? 😉

[@christopherclare8695]

8:08 you say in the video that you positioned your wing mirror on the first white line of the bay that you want to get into, however, you went in to the one next to it. Am I missing something here??

[@TheCeliqueStyles]

I noticed this too. At 6:38 the perspective from inside the car shows it’s the first line of the bay he did go into but from the arial view above it appears a different line because the perspective is different

[@christopherclare8695]

It would help if the person making the video would explain it properly. These videos confuse me more than they help!!

[@TheCeliqueStyles]

@@christopherclare8695 I get you. The best bet with these video is to listen to the tips that resonate with you and that you find helpful. If a certain tip doesn’t make sense to you then just forget about it. Best advice is to listen to your instructor or ask them for extra practice on a specific manoeuvre if you’re finding it confusing

[@carlhole-maloney3249]

My test is soon , in an automatic. When stationary or about to do a manoeuvre do I just put it into p and do the hand break or is p ok? Thanks.

[@promo5823]

Random question Francis. How do you check power steering is working? Do you simply turn the car on and move steering wheel to feel how light it is? Or do you have to be in gear once the car has started?

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Goood question! That is a show me tell me question and it's on this awesome show me tell me video i made. check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXNdoCNabeSgrc

[@promo5823]

@@DrivingSchoolTV thank you 🙏

[@Tatum825]

So for automatic do u need to put in into neutral and put the handbrake up ? Or is that only for manual?

[@Vestean]

manual only. some automatics have handbrakes but you usually only use that when you’re parked uphill/downhill.

[@Hassib101]

Are the reference points different for longer/bigger cars ?

[@talhamurs3279]

Forward Bay Parking, how do i know im start and parallel in the bay before i can start straightening the steering? When Reversing out of the bay, are you saying that i can ignore the fact that there's an imaginary car nextbti be and start turning the steering before the wing mirror hits the back edge of the bay?

[@HayatyKuluhaLiillah]

Thank you for the advice and can you please make it slower when you park

[@MartinYoung-do5eo]

sounds bit mad but are you allowed to hop out an check if your unsure? i got a habit of being pretty close to the line and would rather check if need correcting or not? rather be safe then sorry 1 day until test :)

[@kkentaii]

Yes

[@ademirloco4fish654]

Mate you doing this right behind my house,. We neighbours. What can I do to book a mock test with you? Ta!

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

Hah no way! I filmed this local to me too 😊 dm me on insta we’ll see if we can make it work!

[@familychannel9588]

My instructor is refusing to teach me to park without cameras. I told him the car I’m getting doesn’t have them and he said “buy some they are only £300” got my test in aug and it’s stressing me out. He also said I don’t need to use handbrake& parking break when doing a parallel park on test. Is this true? I’m learning auto if that makes a difference

[@jonathanstone..]

The reverse camera should only be used like you used a mirror, so no long viewing of the screen. If you feel the need for the brake, then use it as long as it's safe

[@familychannel9588]

@@jonathanstone.. I meant without cameras sorry🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Sharon-cl6rs]

Didnt take me long to do the parallel park

[@hxllowbills3747]

Pass my test

[@BALHAM69]

Can i contact Francis, admin to take lessons with him? i live in south west London.😅 i would like to drive Fiat Abarth 595. 😮 i definitely need practice on parallel parking and i like the birds eye view Ariel shot for this video. Because football is the most popular sport in England, uk and you had lovely Jackie on channel from Switzerland Who will Francis be supporting, England or Switzerland on Saturday? Subscribe and be notified about when Francis could do a YT Live stream sometime in july for example. it is July from tomorrow, Francis will have plenty of motivation quotes on insta for everyone to see.

[@eva_redmond]

My instructor didn’t teach me properly, I still can’t park for shit 🙃

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

🤣🙄 your parking is absolutely fine. and youre welcome

[@Bulelwakoko]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ajalaabdulazeez]

Or you are just not good 😂

[@eva_redmond]

@@ajalaabdulazeez lol I’m just winding him up because he was my instructor🤣 but you’ve got a point 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Bulelwakoko]

DVSA should make 45 degree reverse park method mandatory. 90 degree is just not useful in the real world 😕 Im out here fighting for my life in car parks 🙃

[@DrivingSchoolTV]

You can actually do either method on your driving test! It's just easier to teach the 90 degree. I might do a video on the other way though, you're right it would be really useful!

[@mikejennings6887]

Good luck everybody looking to pass their test soon. I passed my 2nd test back in 1971 (53 years ago!) but can still benefit from videos such as this to improve my reversing into supermarket/pub parking spaces with vehicles on both sides! The aerial shots are awesome to visualise what is going on, but (unfortunately) won't be available on your test! Observation is key and, if in doubt, reposition to try again! Better safe than sorry!