This video makes it seem so simple, almost elegant, like a perfectly choreographed dance between car and curb. But I still remember the sweat-inducing panic of my first attempt, the frantic turning of the steering wheel, the screech of tires (sorry, Mom!), and the sinking feeling of failure as I bumped the curb. Yet, with each attempt, the fear subsided, replaced by a growing sense of accomplishment. Parallel parking, I realised, wasn’t just about maneuvering a car; it was a metaphor for life itself – a test of patience, precision, and perseverance.

This video is great and all, but let's be real, some people are just naturally gifted parkers. They could parallel park a school bus in a phone booth. I, on the other hand, once hit a parked car while trying to parallel park…in an empty parking lot. 😩 Some of us are just destined to be parking lot hazards, I guess.

Reference points for Turning LEFT and RIGHT | How to turn properly UK

Learning to parallel park felt like cracking some ancient code. Suddenly, the world of parking opened up, no longer bound by the tyranny of "Will it fit?" It's empowering!

I find it ironic how we spend years learning to drive forward, but then the test throws in this random backward parking challenge.

HOW TO REVERSE PARK - Easy Basic Steps For How To Back Safely Into A Stall Or Bay Parking Spot🚗