Reverse Parallel Parking - How To Reverse Parallel Park Video Tutorial

On your driving test, when performing a reverse parallel parking manoeuvre the examiner will expect you to:

Reverse into a space of about two car lengths; park your car at the curb safely, smoothly and under control.

The examiner will also be looking to see that you:

Take all-round observation; do not get too close to the parked car, do not mount the curb and stop reasonably close to it.

Reverse parallel parking, parking in the gap between two vehicles, is a vital driving manoeuvre. You may think it easier to drive forward into the gap however it is nearly impossible to park neatly this way. A car has greater manoeuvrability when driven in reverse hence reverse parallel parking. With practise you'll be able to reverse parallel park into a gap of 1.5 times your own car length. All reversing manoeuvres are potentially dangerous, reverse parallel parking is no exception. Good and precise observation is essential when performing a parallel park.