Parallel Parking

Your a car's manoeuvrability is far greater when driving in reverse gear, basically you can reverse into much smaller spaces rather than driving forwards into them. When stopping you will become a hazard, so using the mirror-signal-manoeuvre routine is vital. It is also important to keep a look-out for passing traffic.

The examiner on the driving test will expect you to:

Reverse into a space of about two car lengths

Park your car at the kerb safely, smoothly and under control.

The examiner on the driving test will also expect expect the following:

Control - you should have control of the vehicle at all times using you clutch, brake and accelerator correctly

Observations - you are aware of all other road users.

Accuracy - you cannot touch the kerb and you don't want to be too far away as well. One foot from the kerb is about right.

Your driving instructor at McNics Driving School will guide you through the step by step routine which you are required to use in this manoeuvre.