The ability to park quickly and correctly is an indicator of the driver's high professionalism. This art can only be learned through numerous practical exercises.
Lack of proven parking skills not only impedes traffic, but can also lead to an emergency. There are several problems, the solution of which will help the driver to feel confident in dense city traffic. It is important to know that parking technique is much more important than speed: speed of action comes with confidence and experience.
Perpendicular parking
Perpendicular parking training is the foundation for a novice driver. As a result, he gets a sense of the car's size, grip sensitivity and the vehicle's response to steering. Correct entry into perpendicular parking largely depends on a timely turn. It is necessary to get the hang of turning in such a way that at the first stop the car is at the distance of the open door from the neighboring one, but not further.
Reverse perpendicular parking
Rearming perpendicular parking practice eliminates the mixing sensations of the direction of the turn when driving forwards and backwards. Simply put, the driver stops confusing the direction of the turn during reverse, and also learns to turn the vehicle in a timely manner and at the right angle. It is better to train on flat areas of the terrain, setting light obstacles as reference points - bottles of water. When entering a parking lot in reverse, it is better to immediately wean off turning your head: you should always use your rear-view mirrors.
Parallel parking skills
Parallel parking is somewhat more difficult than perpendicular parking. When parking from the side of oncoming traffic, an additional difficulty is the feeling of the left side of the car. First of all, you need to choose the right moment of turning to enter the parking lot and control the position of the vehicle relative to other cars. It is important to remember that with a sharp turn, not only the front, but also the rear of the car shifts. Turn into a parking space as close as possible to the sidewalk line or curb. When reversing into a parking lot, start turning back when the edge of a neighboring vehicle passes the line of the front seats.
Parking with an obstacle drive
When entering an obstacle, it is necessary to feel not so much the car as the work of the clutch. Lifting onto a curb or sidewalk with one wheel should be smooth, without jerking or rolling back. It is much more efficient to operate at higher engine speeds than to adjust the traction at low speeds.
