How To Parallel Park In A Tight Spot - Part 1

How To Parallel Park In A Tight Spot - Part 1. In this video I discuss the main stuff like aligning yourself, distances, reference points, how to turn the steering wheel and so on. In the next video, I’ll discuss these same topics in more detail, and more. I park first with two feet on each side, then with only one foot.

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Note: I've had some negative comments on this video due to the fact that I portray an inexperienced driver as a woman and an experienced driver as a man. Now I do understand that this might offend some women, but I'm showing her as an INEXPERIENCED driver, not a BAD driver. And everybody knows that there are as many male inexperienced drivers as there are female. We are all inexprerienced when we start driving, or when we start doing anything for that matter. There's a difference between talent and experience.Talent is something you're born with, expereience is not. Nobody was ever born experienced at something.

Now if I was comparing a bad driver with a good driver, and I would put the female driver as the bad driver and the male as the good driver, then I would have understood all the hatred. But I would have never done such a thing anyway.

So I just want to make this clear that there was no other intention behind that, than putting PEOPLE in that video.
There are excellent female drivers and excellent male drivers, just as there are terrible female drivers and terrible male drivers.
Being good at driving is not a gender thing. It's about, among other things, skill, practice, behavior and... experience, which BOTH genders only get with time and practice. BOTH genders.
And when I say both genders, it's because in this video it was a man and a woman, that also goes for every other gender identity. I respect all genders.
Just wanted to make this clear.

Other note: The size of cars and parking spaces vary from place to place, so you may have to adjust in some situations. The sizes of the vehicles in front of you and behind might also vary a lot. Make sure to always do your verifications (by checking the mirrors and by turning your head) at every step in order to always keep a safe distance from the other vehicles, or any other potential obstacles.

[fikshun]

I love how this guy is always straight to the point.

[Flootyy]

a camera in the back for reverse driving is a god sent for this situation

[kulkxsagar]

Man, you saved me today. I usually drive quite good however parallel parking in tight spaces scares me so I avoid it. However tonight there was no space apart from 1 where my Polo could fit leave approx 6 inches each side. I saw your video n tried it, I had to get down twice just to be sure as the space was even tighter than the one you showed. But I made it without a scratch.. thanks a lot.

[ilikepizza]

This is so helpful. I take my test next week and I’m very nervous about parallel parking.

Edit: I took my test today and I passed!

[alanjupes]

How to parallel park in a tight space: Don’t.

[patricial]

I drive a small car but always struggled with reference points when parking. Since I watched your videos I can park right and left very easily. Thank you very much!!!

[tonybrown]

My Friend-(Conduite Facile) your driving videos are the (best ones on YouTube) and the number one reason why I got my drivers license. Also, my driving instructor was good too; but when it came to the rules, regulations and the mind set (One) needs to have; when it comes to driving: I got most of that from your videos. Again, all your driving videos are the best and (I highly recommend) any one who wants to learn to drive to watch them. PS I passed on the first try thanks to you. Thanks.

[lizetrocha]

I can’t believe I hadn’t found your channel sooner, it could’ve saved me a bunch of headaches. Keep up the good work!!!

[kuntalsaha]

It is because of people like you the beginners can easily get rid of their fear of driving and handling a car! Thanks for the effort for sharing your wisdom with millions of us! Love from an Indian from the Netherlands! 🙏🙏🙏

[darija]

Just what I needed! Finally! They didn't teach us that in car school, but I did exactly the same as you did by feeling what to do. It's nice to know the rules anyway..

[virtualameda]

Best video on this topic I've seen! I live in Yucatan, Mexico. To get a drivers license here, there is a pretty easy written test, but then the only driving test is parallel parking! They measure your car and then place 4-foot-high plastic cones 1 meter farther apart than your car length. (Since there are no other cars, you can't use the mirror-matching trick to get your rear bumpers aligned.) You are limited to 5 back-and-forth moves; you can't touch the front/back barriers, you can't hit the curb, and you can't turn around (must use mirrors only). Any other aids (like a back up camera) have to be covered. You get three tries; if you fail you can come back the next day (and the next, and the next...). It's pretty insane, but people do manage to pass it!

[sathyaseelanramachandiran]

Superb and minute tips. Thanks for this amazing tutor video. A lot of effort has gone in for showing the drivers view point. Great job

[adilsafi]

I think this video made history, the like to view ratio is the best I’ve ever seen on YouTube congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[HeronCoyote]

About two months ago, I managed to park in a very tight spot. I even took pictures! (Proof, I guess.) Now, though, I’ve had trouble parking in normal spaces. Your videos will definitely help me get over my fear of parallel parking.

[dominicfong]

Thank you so much for this tutorial sir. With that being said, I would rather walk further down the block than to wreck my nerves.

[Artonox]

Thank you! All the current teachers only teach you to parallel park in wide open spaces. This gives me a lot of comfort.

[adayinthelife]

This Tutorial Saves me Today. I am a new driver, and Your tutorial is God Send. I learned a lot even though I am on the other side of the World. Thanks Man. We really appreciate it

[yasserghobara]

Dude you really helped me a lot when I started driving so thanks a lot

[bassam_salim]

This really helped when I wanted to park my minivan between two cars next to a wall, I got it right first time without a help and I didn't scratch any of them

[mdfgreat]

past my test today. Your videos helped me so much. I will recommend everyone I know to watch them.