Life Hacks That Actually Work

The Guide To Perfectly Parallel Parking

Parallel parking can be a daunting task. Sometimes, the spot is really tight, other times it's too big and you're 3 feet away from the curb. This guide shows the perfect parallel parking hack! It's all about lining up your car (size doesn't matter) and working with your angles. First, line up your front wheels with the front wheels of the car you're parking behind. Next, crank the wheel until you can't anymore. Start backing up into the spot, and then stop when you're at a 45-degree angle from the car you're parking in front of. Crank the wheel the other way, keep backing up, and boom! You're parked.

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The More You Know

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