Lesson 6.5 | Module 6: Manoeuvres

Parallel Parking

Park behind another vehicle using slow movement, clear observation, and calm corrections.

Written Practice Guide

Written practice guide

This lesson is currently taught as a written guide. Read it before your next driving lesson, then use the practice task, instructor question, and self-check below to make the in-car lesson more useful.

Visual Guide

Parallel parking finished position
The finished position should be safe, controlled, and close enough to the kerb.

What This Helps With

Parallel parking tests control close to the kerb and awareness of road users passing behind or beside you.

The Simple Version

Set up beside the car, reverse slowly through the stages, keep looking around, and correct before you get too close to the kerb.

Common Mistakes

  • Starting too far away or too close.
  • Steering too late.
  • Ignoring road users while focused on the kerb.

What Examiners Care About

You can correct. The main risk is poor observation or losing control near the kerb.

Practise On Your Next Lesson

Ask to practise stopping mid-manoeuvre, checking around, then continuing.

Ask Your Instructor

"Was my observation good while I was focused on the kerb?"

Quick Self-Check

  • Was I slow?
  • Did I keep checking around?
  • Could I correct if needed?
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