Reverse parking 101

Jun 26, 2017 11:16 AM

WakeUp2Yourself

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How to correctly reverse park

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Who calls this "reverse parking"? I've only ever heard it called "parallel parking".

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Me irl

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Easier giffed than done.

8 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

this is exactly how my driving instructor taught me and I how I teach my friends lol

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Okay now how do I get out?

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When did GTA get so civilised

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You could film a Fast and Furious chase sequence in that space.

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

Now make one on how to use a blinker!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I parallel park through intuition

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What a dick but I admire the application

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

There's a good chance one of the other two already dicked, leaving that insult of a trap. Then OP was a fag: "Oh you think so? Hold my beer"

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I thought this was going to be the version where it just keeps smashing until there's room.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

phrasiiiiing~

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

~boom!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's not fucking rocket science.

8 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 14

Just takes a little practice...when you're 16.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 2

You overlook just how stupid most people are. Sadly, the reason that this repost reaches the front page every time is testament to that fact

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

implying people learned to drive at 16.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

v

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

That's what kungfu is for lol

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Does it come with a source?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My apologies, forgot to source it. Its from Shaolin Soccer.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's from a movie called "Shaolin Soccer" pretty funny actually

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Now do this with an old car without Hydraulic Steering System!!

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I learned to parallel park (and drive) with my mother's huge car, no hydraulics & manual transmission. Now I think I am able to drive a bus.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah, me too!! Small car, but no hydraulic! You have to move tip toe to turn the wheels!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

When is there ever that much extra space between cars?

8 years ago | Likes 71 Dislikes 1

I live on a hill, and half the time I'm wondering, "can I fit in there? Barely. Aight. Let's do it." It's a snug and terrifying fit, always.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The drivers around me like to leave about 1.8 cars' worth of space, so there are tons of almost-car-length useless openings. It's maddening.

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Fragmentation IRL

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

I'm usually more worried that there's a group of ppl watching and waiting for me to cock it up.

8 years ago | Likes 84 Dislikes 1

Right!? My neighbors learned my work schedule just to gather outside at night with snacks and watch me cry in the light of the dashboard

8 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

Mine too! It's like a seriously sick and twisted club

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

relax, we're cheering

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I park perfectly by myself. Throw a passenger into the mix and it's like I'm an elderly Asian woman all of a sudden.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

LMFAO

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

After I learned how to drive a forklift, I began wishing cars had rear wheel steering.

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Except when you corner at high speed on a reach truck and shit your pants when it tips

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Airplane Tugs have that too. Crazy turn radius.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This technique is much much faster: v

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

No matter how many times I try, I can't get any of the lines to appear.

8 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 1

Dude, you just need to hit X, X, Y, Left, Left, Right, X then hold Start and Y for 15 seconds and you'll get them no problem

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Parallel parking not reverse parking.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Reverse parking: Pulling nose first HALF-WAY into a space, & then you back straight into the open space behind you, while surprising ➊

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the guy who's tired of waiting on you and decides to scoot around behind you - while you finish pulling FORward. ➋ ᴼᵒᵒᶠᵈ !

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm 29 years old and was taught how to successfully parallel park this year.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

It just takes some practice, preferable not when you're on a busy street running late and nervous.

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Where i live you cant pass your drivers test if you dont know how to parallel park

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I parallel parked perfectly on my road test and I have no idea how. Took me years of street parking to ever do that well again.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

The same, except I never attempted it again. The single thing that makes me believe in God. There is no other explanation tohow it happened.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same here, it's weird to me that people don't know.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I dunno. I learned and knew how at 15, but haven't used it in like 15 years, so not so sure I could do it now if I had to without retrying.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How haven't you used it in 15 years?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Simple enough, there aren't any places you parallel park in my town. I've backed in spots, but that's about it.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well with that space i could fit even a truck

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Upvoting, hoping gets to fp so people learn how to parallel park!

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It's been there before. Usually, the people who could benefit from it aren't going to see it.

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A sequel on how to use a blinker would be appreciated, too.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

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How does one pass their driving test without being able to parallel park?

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I agree, it's not perfect, but it's a good start. Half the battle is gaining the confidence to do it regularly.

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Also, knowing where your wheels are. Many people don't have a good perspective of how long their car is so setting up is wrong from step 1

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Even if it does, they won't.

8 years ago | Likes 26 Dislikes 1

What if my car doesn't have those yellow lines pulling it?

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You are hilarious! ?

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

then your acid tabs are garbage, or your forgetting to take them before driving.

8 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 0

Not my faulty you don't carry a protractor and chalk with you wherever you go!

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

They're available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091OG8ZM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_zAsuzbDZ4PG7A

8 years ago | Likes 96 Dislikes 0

Can't wait for all the reviews saying how great they work for parallel parking (and how terrible they are for it).

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You're a gem.

8 years ago | Likes 58 Dislikes 0

oh ffs

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Right left left right

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A B Select Start

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You can land a jumbo jet with that much space

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For sure! If you need that much space to park, you'll never Park in Paris !

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Enough space to park a milk truck.

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Oh, you're a natural, don't you?

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'Course I am!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes lmao. Where do you find spots like these! I live in NYC and have to park in spots with few inches from each side of the bumper.

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#tyron

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That's what I thought. With the proper amount of space, you can park a truck with no steering wheel.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

And the car still "overshot", as in "used too much space".

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I'd have difficulty getting my bike in that much space.

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"We live in London. You could build a 4 mio pounds house in that gap, Hammond!" (GT, Hammond-powered distance controle)

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It was a funny *angle*

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It's behind you, Rossco311. Whenever you reverse, things come from behind you.

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It's too tight

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That's what I was thinking. The most common place you will need to parallel park would be in a city and there is never that much space

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Seriously. You could just pull in straight up with that much space. These instructions are also wrong

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Fucking dry steering.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As a Parisian, the space to park an intergalactic mothership make me laugh.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Ive parked my work van with one inch of spare space. Course I needed a spotter and I jumped the curb. But I got that bitch in with out dings

8 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

My awesome Econoline van was 18 inches showered than my ducking Suburban. Miss that vehicle.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Shorter*

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And fucking*

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Thank you.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I drive a Chevy Express 3500 for work, the really long one, driving around and parking that thing anywhere is a nightmare

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But did you get it out?

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Some say it's still there...

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Hoping this is a Snatch reference

8 years ago | Likes 86 Dislikes 0

Poorly done but yes

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IT WAS A FUNNY ANGLE.

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It's directly behind you Tyrone!

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"It came from behind you, Tyrone. When you reverse, things come from behind!"

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Stop that dog from dribbling on my seat

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"Your seats? Tyrone, this is a stolen car, mate."

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Well..that'll do it

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v

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That front car is too close. The car in question is just getting out of a tight spot.

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"That's why they make bumpers on cars" - Paris guy probably

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Traditional way to park a car in Paris.

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Don't they usually torch em?

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I was going to say the same thing! And Let's not speak of Marseille.. have no idea how they can get out, everyone is bumper to bumper

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Or Athens

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Or anywhere really. There are very few times I don't see the other cars parked that close.

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French cars are cheap and don't pay nearly as much tax. They're not shy about /making/ room to park with some strategic bump-n-grind.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Opened up comment thread to say that on my 1st day in Paris i saw this occur. You beat me to it.

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Almost every car bumper I saw in Paris had another car's paint on it.

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No way, me too! I was on vacation. In front of us at a restaurant this happened. Lady was in the car getting pushed too and she was chill

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Haha me too! First day while sat outside a cafe.

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I bet that's making the most wonderful noise.

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What is going on here?

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

The car is walking backwards. .

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Thanks

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I believe his camber is off and requires assume major alignment fixes

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Is it your belief that you assume this?

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It is my belief that this could be my assumption.

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I love the 206 . But a bad driver is a bad driver.

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Great cars. Keep going for decades, like little indestructible urban workhorses.

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I really dont know why someone downvoted you. Its true(except maybe the 1.1 ) . Also i miss my 206.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

In fairness I think it's the other car at fault boxing him in and hes pushing his way out

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What is the 206?

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Peugeot 206. It's the blue car who push the Renault Nevada, behind it's a Renault Megane 2. All french cars, very common in France.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Oh cool. Don't think we have those in Aus.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think it is from French manufacturer Peurgot or something. It is a small hatchback not in the US

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Seriously? Pretty much every 2nd car here in the uk is a 206.

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Yes, and yet the brand doesnt exist in the US meaning most people just see a random number. At least I know its a small french hatchback....

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