Parking can be one of the most stressful manoeuvres behind the wheel, especially in cities with heavy traffic and limited space. However, with a few tricks and techniques, parking can be easier and safer. At Yellow Car, a leading car hire company, we want to help you improve your driving skills. Here are our top tips for parking in different situations.

Parallel parking is one of the most common types of parking and is done with the vehicle positioned perpendicular to the kerb, either facing forwards or backwards. Follow these tips to do it quickly and effectively:

1. Choose the best option: If you have enough space, opt to park in reverse, as this will give you greater visibility when leaving.
2. Signal your manoeuvre: Use your indicators to warn other drivers of your intention to park.
3. Position yourself correctly: Place your car approximately one metre away from the parked vehicles and align your rear with the reference car.
4. Turn precisely: If you are parking forwards, turn the steering wheel fully towards the space when half of the car is inside. If you are reversing, straighten the steering wheel when both rear wheels are inside the space.
5. Adjust your position: Once inside the space, correct the position of the vehicle, ensuring that it does not protrude and is properly aligned with the parking lines.

Parallel parking is more complicated for many drivers, as it requires more manoeuvring and precision. With these tips, you’ll be able to do it without any problems:

1. Find the right space: Make sure the space is at least 1.5 times the length of your car to make manoeuvring easier.
2. Align your vehicle: Position yourself parallel to the reference car, leaving a distance of about 50 cm between the two.
3. Begin the manoeuvre: Turn the steering wheel fully towards the kerb and begin to reverse slowly.
4. Change direction: Once the rear of your car is inside the space, turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction to align the vehicle with the kerb.
5. Adjust the final position: Move forward or backward as necessary so that your car is centred and does not protrude.

• Use your mirrors and cameras: Make the most of your mirrors, and if your car has a parking camera, use it to better judge distances.
• Avoid getting nervous: If you have difficulties, take a deep breath and repeat the manoeuvre calmly. It is better to take a few seconds longer than to risk a collision.
• Practise often: The more you practise these techniques, the more confident you will become when parking in any type of space.

At Yellow Car, we want you to enjoy a safe and comfortable drive. We have clear and simple rental policies so that you can hire your car without any complications and only have to worry about choosing your destination and parking on the first attempt.