paralel parking

Ah, the fine art of squeezing your noble steed into a space that seems designed for a scooter and a toddler's tricycle. Parallel parking can be a nightmare for the uninitiated, but with practice, it becomes as natural as turning on your indicators—hopefully. The key is to align your car neatly beside the space, reverse in while turning the wheel sharply, then straighten up like a pro.

Common pitfalls include misjudging distances, hitting the curb, or taking an age while drivers behind you tap their horns in symphonic frustration.

• Not checking mirrors properly
• Over or under steering
• Failing to signal
• Panicking mid-manoeuvre

Master this and you'll never have to circle the block endlessly again.