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Parking made easy: parallel, perpendicular and reversing
1 min read · Updated on October 17, 2026
Parking is the biggest hurdle for many. With a fixed sequence it gets much more relaxed.
Vereinfachte Erklärung zum Lernen – keine Rechtsberatung. Verbindlich ist die Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO).
Reversing into a parallel space
Step by step:
- Pull up next to the car in front of the space, about half a metre away
- Reverse and steer fully as soon as your rear is level with its rear
- Counter-steer once you’re at an angle in the space
- Straighten up and stop in the middle
Perpendicular parking
Reversing in is often easier, because you can later drive out forwards with a good view.
Practise in the game
In Driving School Germany the parking challenge shows you how many centimetres you are from perfect parking.
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