Getting confident with parking

Car park strategies

Car parks are where many new drivers feel most anxious. Here's how to approach them:

• Drive slowly. there's no rush
• Look for end spaces or spaces with empty neighbours
• Reverse parking gives you better visibility when leaving
• Use your mirrors constantly
• It's fine to drive past and come around again

Parallel parking in practice

Unlike test conditions, real parallel parking means:

• Spaces may be tighter
• Traffic may be waiting
• You might need multiple adjustments

Take your time. other drivers were learners once too.

Supermarket car parks

• Go at quieter times to practise
• Park further from the store where it's emptier
• Watch for pedestrians with trolleys
• Be aware of children

Multi-storey car parks

• Know your car's height before entering
• Take corners slowly. visibility is limited
• Use mirrors on tight bends
• Note where you parked. take a photo if needed