Parallel Parking Steps (That Work)

Published 2021-03-22
Parallel Parking, a task dreaded by many and enjoyed by few! Fortunately, learning how to parallel park just got a whole lot easier with Drivers Ed Direct and our easy 5-step guide to Parallel Parking. Join veteran driving instructor Jay as he breaks down the safe and effective way to park between 2 cars using the tried and true Right-Straight-Left method. This video (along with a healthy dose of practice, of course) is designed to help even the most beginner of drivers earn their Parallel Parking badge of honor.

The Drivers Ed Direct 5 Step Guide to Parallel Parking:
1) Assess (0:43)
2) Prepare (1:39)
3) Execute ::: Right-Straight-Left (2:45)
4) Adjust (5:10)
5) Exit (5:40)
Bonus: Easy Parallel Parking 1 Minute Recap (6:00)


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All Comments (21)
  • @jaeden8605
    Just passed like 20 minutes ago. Anyone who has theirs coming up you got this🎊💪🏽
  • @sarahh9735
    I passed my road test on the first try because of this video! I kept rewatching it over and over. Thank you so much. It was very helpful.
  • @SparkleSister7
    I am not the most coordinated person, but watching this video many times and practicing these steps helped me parallel park perfectly the drive test. I couldn't believe it! This video was the reason why. Thanks Jay!
  • @miss_ann6664
    I would love to thank you Jay for this amazing lesson. I paid for 6 lesson at my driving school and failed the parallel parking mainly because I never control the car on my own to align beside the car hence I started looking a day before my road test. I watched this video constantly over and over and when I did enough hand motion practice like I was actually in a car. I gained enough confidence I needed plus I spent additional money to borrow the car I PASS with your help it was straight forward Thank you so much again
  • 1. Right turn signal on 2. Align beside the parked car, 3 ft away 3. Do smog, reverse gear and turn ALL the way to right 4. Stop when divider btwn ur front and back window blocks the other cars left back light 5. Straighten the wheel (2 turns) 6. Stop until parked cars license plate is in middle of ur passenger window 7. Turn wheel ALL to the left and reverse 8. When parallel to curb, straighten wheel and adjust car to be in middle of gap
  • @rizvieqt
    Best parallel park video on the entire internet and yes I have checked all videos on parallel parking on youtube lol
  • Thank you so very much Instructor Jay! Today, I passed my driving license test and I got full points on parallel parking section because I watched and learned this video!
  • i love the way you guys explained this. makes so much more sense. i failed my drivers test specifically because of parallel parking but this techinque looks very simple and helpful and i will try it out when i redo my driving test!
  • Hello, We find tons of videos about parallel parking on YouTube. But, trust me this one is THE BEST! The visual reference point for 45 degree angle and backing up straight works just amazing! Followed this method, practiced it just one day before the test and got passed my road test easily. Thank you so much for the video. Whoever is preparing for their road test, please follow this method and you will pass yours easily. All the best!
  • Very helpful tips, thanks buddy. I’m currently taking my driving lessons and I struggling with parallel parking. Great tip!
  • @tinasindhu9358
    This is by far the best video I've seen on parallel reverse parking. I am taking lessons now and have my exam on the 8th of Dec. Trust me this video is god sent, so so clear !
  • @katherineg577
    Thank you so much for this video! I got my driver’s license about 2 weeks ago and today I decided to do the parallel parking. I did it in two attempts because the first time the mirror of my car was too close to the mirror of the other car, so I made sure for the second time to keep 3 ft away and it worked!
  • @trapease
    fantastic video! clear instructions, excellent effects, and helpful reference point suggestions. thank you!
  • @jackneal8660
    I passed my road test today and this video for sure helped me do good on parallel parking on the test
  • I passed my road test because of this vedio ! I rewatch again and again. This is the best . The way you explained its amazing. . Thank you so much ! ..God bless
  • @nj8215
    I have watched sooooo many videos and listened to so many people teach me how to parallel park but no results. I watched your video and used your technique and it worked on my first try. I am confident i will pass. You are awesome. Thank you.
  • You are beeeessst teacher ever a lot of instructors can’t teach any at all , I watch you and pass my driving 👍👍🤗