Actionable Step-by-Step Guide — Parallel Parking Made Simple

1.  Position Your Vehicle

   • Find a space about 1.5× the size of your car.

   • Signal right and pull up parallel to the car in front.

   • Keep about 2–3 feet of space between both vehicles.

   2. Safety Checks

   Before moving:

   • Check mirrors, blind spots, and rear window.

   • Ensure no pedestrians, cyclists, or cars are approaching.

   • Shift into Reverse.

   3. Begin Reversing

   • Turn your steering wheel fully toward the curb (right).

   • Start reversing very slowly.

   • When your rear bumper aligns with the rear bumper of the parked car, straighten your wheels.

   4. Angle Into the Space

   • Continue reversing until your front bumper clears the vehicle ahead.

   • Turn the wheel all the way left to angle the front of your car into the spot.

   5. Straighten and Center

   • Adjust forward or backward slowly.

   • Final goal:
     6–12 inches from the curb, wheels straight, car centered.

   6. Final Checks

   • Put the car in Park or Drive and hold brake.

   • Check your position.

   • Make sure your car is not touching the curb and not sticking out.

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   • Common Mistakes (Avoid These in Toronto Road Test)

     • Reversing too fast

     • Turning the wheel too late

     • Forgetting shoulder checks

     • Parking more than , 30 cm from the curb

     • Hitting or bumping the curb (automatic fail)