For a new driver, parking in a parking lot can be difficult.It is more difficult to find a parking space when the lot is very crowded.There are three types of parking spaces.You need to be proficient at all of these before taking a driver's exam.Different types of parking spaces are addressed in this article.
Step 1: There is a parking space that is not surrounded by cars.
You will be able to practice parking with fewer obstacles.You should practice in a parking lot that isn't crowded.You might make mistakes as you learn.As you practice your parking skills in an area with no cars, you are unlikely to hit anything.It's a good idea for people to learn how to drive.If you haven't driven in a while, it's a good idea to practice parking and driving.
Step 2: You should position your car.
If you want to cut your wheel correctly, you need to be in the right spot, away from other cars and close to your spot.There should be at least 5 or 6 feet between your vehicle and any other parked cars.If there aren't any cars in the spaces near you, try to judge by how far away from them you are.You can use the rest of the steps for cutting your wheel when you are parking.
Step 3: When you have found a parking spot.
This will let other drivers know that you are going to park.When you see the center of the parking space you want to use, drive forward slowly.You should be aware of other drivers.Don't give someone else a chance to wait.Make sure no one tries to back out of a nearby spot as you drive forward.
Step 4: The wheel should be turned sharply.
Once you see the center of the parking space, you should do this.As you begin to turn, make sure your car is still at least 6 feet from any other cars or empty parking spaces.The wheel should be turned about a half of a turn.There should be no carts or other objects in the space.Slowly move into the space.When your car is in the spot the whole way, come to a full stop.If you're going to get a ticket, make sure your car is in the spot.
Step 5: Take out your wheels.
Once your car is stopped, you can do this.To back out of your spot straight, you want your wheels to be straight.Just before you leave, you can make sure your wheels are straight.It is a good idea to do this when you park.
Step 6: You should position your car.
To be able to turn into a spot, you need to be far away from other cars in the parking lot.Make sure your car is at least 8 feet away from other parked vehicles on the driver's side.If your parking space is on the left or right, this will affect it.Try to judge the distance from the spaces to your car by the number of cars parked near you.Don't take someone else's parking spot that they have been waiting for.
Step 7: Your signal needs to be turned on.
This will let other drivers know that you are going to park in a free space.Take a quick look at any obstacles.Slowly move forward.Go forward until you see the front bumper of your car next to the parking space.
Step 8: Turn your wheel sharply.
If you were parking in an angle, you would need to turn a little bit more sharply.As your bumper passes the car in the parking space next to yours, begin to do this.Drive slowly.There should be no shopping carts, debris, or objects in the space as you pull in.
Step 9: Go into the space.
The front of your car needs to be at the back of the space in order for the rear to fit.Aligning your side mirrors with those on the car next to you is a good way to do this.Make sure your bumper doesn't get in the way of the space in front of you.The rear of your car should not be out of the parking space.
Step 10: Take your wheels out.
After your car is in the parking space, do this.When you back out of your spot, your wheels need to be straight.You can leave your spot before you reverse.It is a good idea to do this right after parking.
Step 11: Take a look at a space.
The person in front of you or behind you must be comfortable with getting your car into without hitting them.Parallel spaces can be found in some parking lots.These are usually marked with white lines so it is easier to park in them than on the street.You should drive around the block until you find a large enough gap.You will need more space than your car.It's easier to park in larger spaces.
Step 12: Look at your mirrors.
As you approach your spot, do this.Don't let another car ride on your tail.Slow down and signal towards the space.Keep your position if another driver pulls up behind you.If you can, gesture for them to go around you.
Step 13: Put your car in a line.
Keeping at least a 2 foot distance between the side of your car and the one in front is what you will do.Don't get too close to the car.If you are too close to the other vehicle, you could cause an accident.Try to be at least 2 feet away from the other vehicle.Stay behind the other vehicles bumper if you want to align your car's bumper.
Step 14: Put your car in reverse.
The space will now be backing into you.Make sure the street behind you is free of traffic by checking your driver's side mirror.To check the space, look over your other shoulder.Back up until you can see the car next to you.
Step 15: Cut your wheel all the way to the right after releasing your brakes.
Slowly you will return into the space.Be sure to check in front of and around your car frequently.Don't allow other cars or pedestrians to cross your path.It's a good idea to keep a distance between the side of your car and the car in front of you.To judge the distance between your bumper and the car behind you, use your mirrors.You've gone too far if you hit the curb.Pull forward a few feet if you switch into drive.
Step 16: The steering wheel should be turned left.
When your front wheels are next to the bumper of the car in front, do this.You should be in the opposite direction.Continue as far back as you can.To make sure you don't hit the car in front, look to the side.Don't hit the bumper of the car that's behind you.To find out how far the car behind you is from your bumper, look through your back window.The side and rear view mirrors can be used to help you.
Step 17: Shift into the driver's seat.
You will put your car in the space.The steering wheel should be turned to the right again.Slowly move towards the curb.Your car should be in the space as you do this.To check your distance from the curb, use your passenger side mirror.When you are done parking, you should be within one foot of the curb.You should be parked.