How To Parallel Park

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1. Pull up just alongside the car in front, leaving 2 feet of space, until your rear bumpers are even.

2. Turn the steering wheel one complete revolution. Reverse until your nearside mirror is level with the rear bumper of the other car.

3. Straighten the wheel and reverse until your front bumper is level with the rear bumper of the other car.

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4. Turn the wheel one turn and reverse until your car is parallel in the spot.