how to reverse parallel park australia

Ah, the classic dance of the reverse parallel park—Australia style. First, signal and pull up alongside the car in front of your chosen spot, keeping about a metre’s gap. Shift into reverse, turn your wheel sharply towards the curb, and slowly back in. When your front bumper clears the rear of the car ahead, straighten the wheel and continue reversing. Once your car is mostly in the bay, crank the wheel away from the curb to tuck those wheels in neatly.

Remember to check mirrors and blind spots like your life depends on it; pedestrians and cyclists are lurking. It’s a bit like threading a needle with a caravan, but you’ll get there. For a quick refresher, plenty of how-tos and videos exist on ServiceCentral and CarShowroom. Now go impress or terrify your mates with your newfound parking prowess.