Reverse Parallel Parking UK Made Easy - Driving Test Manoeuvre

Learn how to parallel park using your mirrors for accuracy, how to correct things if they go wrong and what observations are needed to stay safe and pass the UK driving test.

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[a-lizard-in-crimson]

My driving instructor had a foolproof method for parallel parking - nearly 30 years ago now - its simplicity blew my mind at the time and I’ve never forgotten it. Your video reminds me of that old lesson so much. Pull up parallel to the front car, making sure the back of both cars are perfectly aligned. Turn the wheel and reverse until your near-side wing mirror passes the back of the other car. The second your wing mirror passes, you turn your wheel fully in the other direction. You’ll end up nicely aligned to the kerb. Those two little tips: aligning the backs of the cars and then waiting for the wing mirror to pass, have served me well since then. Parallel parking is absolutely my favourite manoeuvre. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos, I always love them and learn so much.

[samdyer]

I think the reason you teach so well is that you acknowledge when things are difficult but make it seem realistic that you can overcome the difficulty by improving.
I’ve had experiences of instructors acting like everything should be self explanatory and intuitive.
This is a breath of fresh air! Thank you!

[nnekaunogu]

Would love to have as my instructor. You're simply the best

[ConnorJSables]

My driving test is tomorrow. And I’m so nervous. When I drive I’m very confident but I’m getting really nervous now. And so I’m watching loads of videos to hopefully lower my nerves.

EDIT: I PASSED WITH ONLY TWO MINORS!!!

[samrawlings]

I passed my test 9 years ago, and only just got my first car today!! So glad I watched this video before getting into the car today - just nailed my first parallel park in 9 years, so thank you for making this video!

[LorinaAdam]

I love how clear and simple your words are to me me understand. This is crucial for a student
Well done

[lipstickgoddess]

Just a quick one to Thank you, Richard. I passed my UK test last week. I got the parallel park on my test and used your method with 'dry steering' and didn't get even a minor for it. I passed by watching your videos over and over 😂 and over. Plus private driving lessons. So thank you again so much.

[alawtomos]

I have my first driving test this morning at 9:12am, I’m feeling really nervous but I’m so grateful to you and your videos. You communicate so clearly and the information sticks so much better than when I’m with my own instructor!

[kannanmarkandu]

Your explanation and demonstration along with illustration needed for reverse parallet parking are really comprehensive and crystal clear. Great job and I found your lesson extremely useful for me and whoever watch yours.

[oluwoleoyelaja]

You are a star, Richard! Your explanations on some subject areas are very simple, easy to put into practice, and result-driven. I passed my test with 2 minors few days ago. Thank you for the excellent works!

[yasmindin]

Where have you been all my life? you are just brilliant. Learnt more in 5 minute from watching your video than 2 months of my driving lol. Thank you

[indraneeratnayaka]

Parallel parking is my biggest concern with driving and you made it so easy to understand. Hopefully I should get it right next time with all your helpful tips. Thank you ever so much.

[amohamedin]

The first video I watched from this channel and it blew my mind away. Very simple and elaborative for a learner driver to understand. Additionally, you just saved me a whole lot of trouble with this insurance company for learner drivers. Thanks, pal.

[myapinion]

Excellent advice! You're very thorough and have made me feel more confident to try this. I'm returning to driving after 45 years! Thankyou so much. 😃

[na-upgs]

I've watched one hundred videos but this one is the ONLY one helped me understand and find a reference point that is easy to spot. THANK YOU so much. Keep up the great job :)

[truangel]

I passed my driving test today with 2 minors, i have to say this video and many others on your channel definitely helped contribute to me passing so I would like to say a huge thank you for everything you do!

[chelsh]

I passed my test nearly 4 years ago, and I get a car this week. I'm very nervous as the way I was taught was with pointers/ stickers on the car and trying to learn clutch control at the same time as learning observations and the actual manoeuvres, this has cleared up some of my anxiety about parking etc so thank you! These videos are really great :)

[amansagoo]

I’m binge watching your videos as I have my first driving lesson on Friday.... your videos seem to help even though I have no clue what I’m doing

[dennisdonald]

Passed my driving test this morning! Came back to say a big thank you for this video and your video on It really helped clarify things!!!! THANK YOU

[AReviewOfAnything]

I love your videos. I passed my test nearly 20 years ago but drive infrequently. I watch your videos to refresh my memory before I drive.