parallel parking

Definitions

1. 1

   The action of parking a vehicle with its side parallel to the curb or the side of the…

   The action of parking a vehicle with its side parallel to the curb or the side of the road and facing in the direction of the traffic in the adjacent lane.

   • Requiring parallel parking at the curb for all vehicles of the delivery type.
   • In parking, the applicant is required to maneuver his car into a parallel parking space 1 1/2 car lengths long.
2. 2

   A driving technique that facilitates such parking.

   • ... involving straight line driving, maneuvering in close quarters, parallel parking and smooth stopping.
   • The parallel parking or reverse parking manoeuvre is known for being one of the most difficult and as a result, fails a great many driving tests.
   • Parking lanes are provided in urban lanes for side parking. Parallel parking is preferred to perpendicular and oblique because it is safe for vehicles moving on the road.

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