Driving Lesson - Reverse Parking - Parallel Parking

Where

• (SCALP)

Starting Point

• Position
  • 1⁄2 car width away (Approx. 1m)
  • 1⁄2 car length past
  • Parallel to parked vehicle
• Signal
  • Left indicator – when stopping (if required)
  • Reverse lights – ASAP

1st Part

• P – Prepare in reverse gear
• O – Observe (360° observation from right to left) – look over left shoulder
• M – Move – slowly – old man's walking speed

2nd Part

• When backs of both vehicles are level
  • Stop
  • Observe (360° observation from right to left) – front will swing out
  • 1 full turn to the left – whilst still moving slowly

3rd Part

• 45% with the pavement, from the left mirror pavement should be about to disappear
  • Stop
  • 2 full turn to the right – whilst still moving slowly

4th Part

• Just before parallel to kerb
  • 1 full turn to the left – whilst still moving slowly – to straighten wheels

Finishing Position

• 15-20cm from kerb and parallel
• Within 2 car lengths
• Secure car
  • Handbrake
  • Neutral

Other Road Users (including pedestrians)

• Stop – allow to pass
• Move on if another vehicle too close behind

Slow Speed – Good Observation

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