How to Parallel Park Perfectly (Step-by-Step) - Driving Tips

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[@MoonCrow35]

This is the best video to watch for parallel parking. I recommend it. All others seem to talk too fast or too much. Thankyou🙂

[@PandaManArchives]

to be honest this is the best video I've watched on this topic, I'm 26 and last year I got out of a 7-and-a-half-year long depression and now I'm just trying to have a late start in life Thanks for the help

[@pandawithachainsaw9482]

I have a sister that’s in your exact same position. I wish you luck

[@shanecountryman4026]

Hugs🙌

[@astrobonk]

Best of luck, friend.I hope you never slip back into that rut.

[@BrantleyBucks]

Bro what, ain't nun in this world is worth 7 n half years. Yur just not very tough. Time for sum balls.🤞

[@squidwardtentacle5288]

lmao stfu depression sucks

[@sanjeewakirulapana3411]

I watched your videos while doing my training for the road test in the last two weeks. I had my road test today and I got my license on the first attempt. Thank you so much for the valuable videos. It helped me a lot.

[@motorpuppy7717]

Thank you, i’ve been driving for 45 years and avoided having to parallel park unless I had a passenger to get out and guide me in (even then I sucked at it.) Can’t wait to build up enough courage to try it on my own. Feels like my first time driving again.

[@ruelwoodward5351]

Most people don't do it ever again once passed

[@CarlosHWMe]

You can do it!!

[@dotunn]

I avoid it too, been driving for 2 years now, i only try it when there's no car behind. I have had some embarrassing moments and can only hope the neighbours didn't see. But, I'm going to try this now for sure.

[@OfficerMickey1]

wow 45 years?!?! glad i’m not aLone here. just got my license at 28 and am barely learning how to parallel park. it’s getting there but could be better. idk maybe i’m a perfectionist but i’ll get it.

[@sholotahloya2023]

This method is absolutely amazing! I tried to park using this way, and it was first time I nailed it. YOU ARE THE BEST xxx

[@MRHG126]

Finally a video to help teach the things that I have been doing so long I couldn't explain it to my son. Now he can have the instructions before I take him to practice later!

[@helenbalmes382]

I watched this video before my road test and I passed for the first time. Thank you!

[@prodigyz9113]

Got My test today at 2pm wish me luck

[@Xavierworldd]

Did u get it ?

[@YahyaOozeerally-fi1gy]

Got it?

[@deltafire12]

Got it???

[@bren_reaper]

Did you pass??

[@exomalic6530]

Mine is at 11:00 am today

[@hectorhidal]

In European cities we usually park with much less space. Normally having half a meter more than the length of the car is enough to park in 3 or 4 maneuvers.

[@hattag3399]

I need this when parking downtown LA thanks for this video.

[@lindthelegend]

If you are starting this can be good (use curbs) Here's how they taught us back in the day. You reverse and keep going till you see the end of the car you are starting with in that triangle shaped backseat window. Then you slowly turn your wheel to the right and keep going, When you see the you passenger's door knob above the curb in your own side mirror, You quickly turn the wheel to the left. After some time I could time it since I got used to the car. (No curbs around) After a year or so you can just easily park without even trying to remember these steps.

[@fgcfgc4485]

This is a good video. I didn’t learn/I’m not learning using the “mirror method” unfortunately because a lot of cars are different sizes and people park all kinds of crazy ways. But, these are really really phenomenal tips and pointers and they really guide you Honestly, it’s just a lot of practice I’m finally learning how to do it and the first few times I tried parallel parking, my back wheels went up on the curb, I was too far away, too close, I literally got tears in my eyes, I was so frustrated that I was like “screw this I’m never going to get it right, I don’t need to parallel park. I don’t need to drive “ And I actually didn’t do it for a whole week Then, when I went for my driving lesson, I was like OK let me write the steps & look at videos, ask my instructor for a lot of pointers, then just keep going no matter what Yesterday It was really shaky and I didn’t get it Perfect but I see the progress. And the improvement from the first time when I was in tears, wanting to give up, two yesterday, when I was like “I can actually do this “ Is what makes it worth it Unfortunately, in my state, certain cities will not make you parallel park, but the one I’m in does make you parallel park for the driving test. Trust me when I tell you it makes me want to switch to the DMV that does not make you do it. Lol. Personally, I don’t think parallel parking should be a part of the driving test, and a lot of states have taken it off of their curriculum all together. Curriculum as in the driving test. They show you how to do it during the lessons, but it’s not a deciding factor in passing the actual test.

[@OfficerMickey1]

think the best thing is to align your backside with the taillight. it always works no matter what car you’re in, however, you must analyze the parking spot ensuring you have enough space other wise it’ll be tight

[@ob3463]

Great tutorial! Showing the expected view in the side mirrors is really helpful. Could you also make tutorials for perpendicular parking and diagonal parking both forwards and backwards?

[@ghostpuppet31]

Visualization of the immediate area is important and made easier if your paying attention when you pull up to the parking space. Try not to be rushed when parking because it matters as it's far easier to park a vehicle when you move at a calm, slow speed (almost a crawl). Stop the vehicle if you need to turn the wheel a lot, as it gives you time to do this and watch the front and rear movements while turning into the space.

[@sarahdjinn593]

This is great, but there's a catch. On road tests there isn't always a second car behind the target space. Sometimes there's only a single car in front. Need to come up with a different reference point based on car in front for when to turn wheels straight again to continue backing up (in step 3).

[@dotunn]

New drivers have it easier as you have these clear animated videos to show this to you from all angles, when i was initially learning there were barely any videos for driving lessons in the whole of youtube back in the late 2000's

[@pythonl0rd584]

thanks for this! nailed my license test first try

[@Conscientiouz]

Great tip by using side mirrors. Thank you.

[@Zutobi_US]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jfletcher1029]

The method shown is too dependent on the types of cars parked compared with your own. The best (and easiest) way is this: drive up alongside as in video; when your back wheels pass the back of the car alongside turn your steering wheel to full lock; when your driver side window passes the back of the car alongside turn your steering wheel to full lock in opposite direction. Done.

[@ultrasafeadvanceddrivertra9720]

Not bad. Instead of your rear wheel passing the back of the car and then turning hard - roll back to where you can see the back of passenger headrest, the turn hard. Its easier to see back of passenger headrest than guessing when the back tires have passed the vehicle. You'll need to go back a little further if its a truck or van. Then instead of waiting till the driver side window is past the back and then turn - begin hard turn in opposite direction when you can see the back bumper of the other vehicle. This way you can park in a smaller spot. I've been teaching this technique for 12 years. Every parent who has observed this technique has said this is the easiest. Slight modifications might be necessary depending on size of vehicles, your turning radius, how close other vehicle is to the curb, width of the lane in the street. Yours is the best so far (besides my technique). Keep doing it if it works for you.

[@MAUROtele]

It's actually the same, the method shown in this video adds an extra step, and it's required that you are not too close to the other car. Once you start backing up in a straight line at 45° you will reach the same point you reach in the method you described.

[@musasizifrednand1780]

I don't think....it can work on every car

[@jfletcher1029]

@@musasizifrednand1780 it will work on any vehicle which has wheels near its four corners and that can steer with average steering angle unless your vehicle is significantly longer than the adjacent vehicle.

[@jfletcher1029]

@Iyas kelu if the space is long, then yes, you do have time and space to do so. Full lock both ways ensures you can fit into the smallest gap but you have to be sure you don't swipe the car in front as you turn in. Straightening out helps with this but you need a bigger space to fit. Practice with a big space with either no cars or cars spaced way out - if you fully commit to full lock you'll find you'll slip right in, no straightening needed.

[@priscillaasafo-adjei8737]

The best n clearest explanation.hope you hv reverse bay parking between two cars too

[@KillaFromErzurum]

This technique is new for me. The Advantage of this is you don‘t go too far when you drive back. I will try it by my next drive.

[@KillaFromErzurum]

i had try it and it is more effiecent, easy, faster and better than the previous one i used before 😄😄👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Zutobi_US]

Cool! Happy to hear that! :D I use this method whenever I have to parallel park. Works every time

[@advocacynetworkafrica2141]

Good videos. We used them for many of our learners too. Thanks for making them accessible and easy to understand.

[@raybb2]

Thank you so much. This was really helpful.

[@Hamadabatikh]

Simaliaaaaaaaaa

[@mc_flairy3716]

Thank you for this video, a lot of your will for sure help me along the way before I take my test, you are amazing and truly a blessing for this generation, God bless you love. ❤😊❤

[@ZachV007]

The best video of parallels parking ever

[@tealnoise]

I got tested on parking straight, but not parallel. The examiner even circled straight and not parallel. Unfortunately I failed but will have to practice just in case. Helpful tips & video.

[@Zutobi_US]

Have you passed your test now? All the best!

[@ELVISR6699]

*Excellent video...I never press like button...but for this video.. definitely YES👉*

[@VM-zp1cz]

After saw this video .I'm subscribed you are perfect trainer

[@ryshaunbrooks3517]

Road test is this Tuesday…. Never been more nervous

[@alexmedanchuk1759]

Definitely will try it, thanks

[@shardamohabir2955]

Thank you for sharing this my road test is tomorrow 🙏🏻

[@Zutobi_US]

You're welcome! Best of luck on your road test tomorrow. You've got this! 💪🍀

[@YahyaOozeerally-fi1gy]

Bomboclaaat maan thanks

[@cossie4664]

Forgot the mirror alignment. Judge the cars rear wheels are aligned with the rear bumper of the parked car. This takes away any variation in car lengths. Use that mirror method parking a small car next to a people mover and you risk bumper to fender collision.

[@BABYWOLF--1966]

THANKS FOR POSTING MY STEERING WHEEL IS ON THE RIGHT AND I DRIVE ON THE LEFT LONDON 🇬🇧

[@milly7878l]

perfect tutorial. I appreciate you most. Keep on showing otherr ways.

[@Zutobi_US]

Thanks for the positive feedback! 😊 We're glad you found the tutorial helpful. Stay tuned for more driving tips and tricks. If there's a specific skill or topic you'd like us to cover, feel free to suggest! Safe driving! 🚗💡

[@abdulahadshamsi6358]

The best of method of teaching about parallel parking. I like it 100 percent,you explained everything very nicely with written texts. Please I want you make a very nice video like this about How to do 3 point turn correctly and perfectly? Thank you very much for hard working.

[@S3r53]

Awesome video. I tried this today and I was really successful. I'm over the moon. Thank you so much Could you make a video on 45 degree reverse parking between 2 cars and without cars please please please? 🙏

[@mammy4ya]

Got my test today at 1pm !! Wish me luck !! This is my 4th time ! 😅

[@Kadebeck69]

Never done this before and my drivers test is tmrw, wish me luck

[@iBFP.]

Im not new to driving and i watched the whole thing 🙂

[@likenilaa6615]

Video is wonderful, clearly explained it

[@rsrs6959]

Thank you so much. This is so helpful. Can you please also make a video on how to back out of parking. I am usually worried about the turning and not knowing if I am too close to the vehicles beside me so I usually back up a lot and then turn but in tight spots or when there is not enough room behind then it is quite difficult.

[@tutsecret499]

Why you have to backup and complicate your life. Can't you park going towards it with the front of your car? I avoid to back up at all cost, because of blind spots, special in small street with a lot cards parked, and the cars coming, and I can't see cars coming, it's hard to gamble.

[@rsrs6959]

@@tutsecret499 You mean reverse park so you can see better when exiting ?

[@ramoncabucana4817]

Thank you for sharing this video sir.. I will apply later.

[@bakeandcookwithhabibaj5317]

Thanks so much I needed this 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@missbashari-um9jt]

Thanks for sharing this useful information 👍

[@joshuacherian6718]

Excellent tip👍

[@Zutobi_US]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gillianmurphy4280]

Great video for learner or new drivers

[@Zutobi_US]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@princemaverik]

This was very helpful for my test this weekend thank you

[@Zutobi_US]

Glad to hear that! Congrats!

[@zemichaelarefaine5035]

Thank you so much, I like your video

[@inkova7443]

This is best video about parking! Thank u so much 😍

[@2244khan]

At stage number 2, make sure the distance between the two cars is about 2.5 feet.

[@riovuhuynh8350]

Thank you so much for the explanation.

[@shah6909]

very technically explained . but what if the car we parked parallel the first step is longer than ours ?

[@bryanchen4879]

just make sure the rear bumpers line up

[@anandapadmanaban718]

Very effective communication

[@smitapillai5918]

The video is amazing :) , can you help the beginners with 90 degree reverse parking video same like this.

[@mohotasimkabir715]

way more useful than I thought it'd be haha

[@Zutobi_US]

Glad I could help!

[@-myal-8691]

I didn't parallel park successfully on my driver's test but was passed anyway. I didn't realize that was a do it or fail in most states.

[@Zutobi_US]

Sometimes you are lucky hehe

[@lisaalmen7335]

Thank you so much Sir. Your video is very helpful.

[@Zutobi_US]

You're welcome! We're glad to hear that the video was helpful to you. Thank you for your kind words! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

[@kamilpasayev4312]

Excellent explanation👍👍👍👍👍

[@Zutobi_US]

Thank you for your kind comment. Happy driving!

[@lindanorris1817]

Thank you very much for the video and very helpful great 💁‍♂️🌎👏🎈🧸🌝

[@reshasharma5598]

Great explanation

[@kimiyaf2755]

Awesome 👏

[@rajuparmar1862]

Very nice trick

[@onlymailz]

Amazing video. Please make video on 90° reverse parking. Thank you.

[@Zutobi_US]

Thanks! Noted! Thanks for your suggestion!

Thank for your video

[@lot5953]

You should mention how to measure if the space is large enough to fit your car looking from inside your car.

[@modo203]

nice, but word of caution. With this method, your rear wheel will hit the curb too soon if the reference car is narrower than yours.

[@gloriaduarte5093]

Me.gustaria escucharlo en español. Pero con las imajenes me ayudo bastante. Grs✨✨✨😌

[@viviannatorres4908]

Thank you!

[@kamalmalic3939]

Excellent

[@BENZENE6K]

Appreciate it very much mate

[@missanita9042]

I got it Thnx❤️

[@nhutrinh6737]

If the length of the reference car too long, this method still work?

[@yussifmohamed2siad251]

thank you very much

[@cllr.lafayetteb.gouldsr.9465]

if you are using a comb or a tyre in place of a car, how far should you be away from the comb, and which part of the car should align with the comb?

[@Zutobi_US]

To parallel park with great skill, whether you're using a comb or a tire: 1. Ensure your car's front bumper lines up with the front of the comb (or tire). 2. Keep a 12-inch (30-centimeter) gap between them. 3. Turn the steering wheel fully and commence backing up. 4. As your car's rear bumper aligns with the comb (or tire), turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to make it straight. 5. Keep backing up until you're neatly parallel to the curb. 6. Practice and refer to the video for more wisdom! 🚗🅿️👍

[@deltafire12]

0:37 how do I know if I’m far enough?

[@NewYorkNevada]

"Find a large enough spot"...Laughing in Paris parking. 😆

[@vandetgaming]

Good video

[@allanjoel6571]

can i turn the steeering fully to right when the car is stationary (step 1) or car should come back little and start to turn righr??before starting to reverse park?

[@johorakhanom1315]

Hi there, could you please show the switches. Thanks . Swapna

[@tutsecret499]

What if a pickup has bicycle racks sticking out taking space, or even other longer thing they attach, so what's the referential landmark to stop my car to start the reverse, should I align with the end of the rack? or go find another parking space with car with no racks.

[@salemogla1495]

Good job

[@Zutobi_US]

Thanks

[@sanjuflightxr1]

Great technicals. I do parallel parking very easy but this is very technical. thank you!. Can you please tell me what is graphics software used for the visualization?

[@Zutobi_US]

Adobe AE :)

[@annploetz8916]

Exactly how I was taught.

[@rejoicearabang1088]

Eish difficult parking for me a hit cone yesterday on yard test eish !wl try it again hope I wl pass

[@shigabim]

I hope you have a video using small cones huhu

[@martizarodriguez3590]

1 step, how many rounds to the right? 2step. Which mirror r u talki g about m?

[@cezarypruszkowski9523]

My friend told me though that when first approaching, you should stop your car when your rear wheel aligns with the back of the parked car. Here, the backs of both cars are aligned. Which one is it then?

[@jakeg3126]

I’ve never heard the real wheel thing. That’s what it is, so you use the mirrors because most cars are the same general size

[@pezcristal]

Yeah I went to a driving school and they taught me the same method. Once the front of your car is aligned with the back of the car of your right side you should start turning your steering wheel fully to the right , then start going reverse. When you're approximately 30 cms away from the sidewalk turn to the left your steering wheel and continue going reverse. It's easier for me that way because you don't need to do it a lot of times, actually in the first try it's perfect.

[@Ninjamama22]

Your friend is correct. That is how I learned over 30 years ago - align your back wheel with the back bumper of the car that you’re parking behind. If you align your front mirror with that of the car you’re parking behind and the car you’re parking behind is longer than yours (like a truck) you will end up hitting the back of that car when you start to back up. The method in the video only works if the car you’re parking behind is about the same length or shorter than your car. Irresponsible on their part to not explain that detail.

[@cezarypruszkowski9523]

@@Ninjamama22 wow, thanks so much for clarifying!

[@iamcollinlam]

But then if using cones to practise, what to look at at the back mirror ?

[@travisdarnelllittle1583]

This video is helpful

[@Zutobi_US]

Happy to hear that! :)

[@cmartin_ok]

Interesting but not how I was taught to park over 40 years ago. Pull up close to the car in front of the space, as soon as your rear wheels are level with the back of that car, turn the wheel and aim for the centre of the space, gradually start to turn the wheel back and the other way. Can park in a gap about 1.1x the length of your own car (but you may not get there in one go, may need to shuffle about a bit). 1.5x the length or your own car would be a luxury !

[@Saa42808]

Live in NYC for a year you will learn all the driving skills. Driving yellow is much faster. 👍

[@Zutobi_US]

No problem. Thanks for sharing

[@veraomo7330]

Am having my practical exam tomorrow by 13:30. Wish me luck guys

[@bohdan4677]

How many space do you need in front of you for exiting with no driving back?

[@vch3547]

Seems detailed and a bit complex,but I like the summary at the end.I can write it down ; study and memorize it.

[@karahanemre]

İstanbul da yaşayıp bu videoları aratıp park etmeyi öğrenmek isteyen varsa boşuna tıklamayın öyle bir video henüz yok 😂 çoğu zaman direksiyonu duzleyip geri gelme hamlesi yapacak boşluk bile kalmıyor bize farklı bir eğitim şart :)

[@cesarlavina6152]

This technique is generally ok except that this encourages turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is not moving. This practice will eventually weaken the steering system and will be unsafe and costly to repair. Best practice is to steer the car only while moving. At least slowly creep the car while steering.

[@tutsecret499]

I guess this technique method about the steering wheel without moving is more for beginner drivers. I did not know it would wear out the steering.

[@MyThoughtzAndOpinionz]

Here because I haven’t parallel parked in almost 10 years, I have an event to go to tomorrow where I know I have to parallel park.😂

[@marcmaatouk765]

Thank youuu

[@Rodessenth]

I have a driver's license and I still have no idea how to park. The driving school's car had a strip that I could see through the mirror which I used as a cue, when it was above the curb I just went left and it was in.