1. Parallel Parking Identify 1½ Car Lengths of Available Space
Communication and Preparation are paramount!
We call that COM-PREP

2. 6 COM-PREP Tools Signal Lights Brake Lights Speed Adjustment
Side Position
Rear Position
Reverse Lights

3. Be Clear and Precise
COM-PREP
Signal Right

4. Be Clear and Precise COM-PREP Brake Lights Tap & Apply the Brake
Speed Adjustment Approach slowly enough that no one will misinterpret your signaling for a right turn

5. Be Clear and Precise COM-PREP
Side Position 3 feet away from and parallel to the left edge of the space (stop next to the space evaluate its size if necessary)

6. Be Clear and Precise COM-PREP
Rear Position: Stop when right rear pivot point of your vehicle aligns with the left rear of the front vehicle
Reverse Lights

7. Many Techniques Here’s one
COM-PREP
Search and Yield - Check Left Front Swing
Turn Steering wheel all the way right
Slowly inch back, your vehicle will move to the right as you back…

8. Many Techniques

9. Many Techniques

10. Many Techniques

11. Back to the Right

12. Back to the Right

13. Back to the Right

14. Back to the Right
Back until you see the inside corner of the car in back in your side mirror.
Straighten your wheels (as little as possible rearward movement while turning the wheels) and continue to inch back until your right front tire is at the corner of the car in front.

15. Back to the Left
When your wheels are at the corner of the vehicle in front, turn the wheels all the way left.
After turning the wheels, begin backing slowly into position.

16. Back to the Left

17. Back to the Left Target the left front of the rear vehicle again
Turn wheel rapidly and fully left
Stop before touching the rear vehicle

18. Back to the Left Target the left front of the rear vehicle again
Turn wheel rapidly and fully left
Stop before touching the rear vehicle

19. To Complete Parking…
Be sure to watch front swing as your vehicle passes forward vehicle
Constantly monitor all mirrors and check blind spot(s)
When vehicle is parallel with forward and back vehicles, stop.
Secure vehicle. In Oregon, you must straighten the tires after you are situated in the space.

20. To Re-enter Traffic Shift to Drive, Turn your wheels
Search for clear path and yield to other traffic
Use your turn indicator or a hand and arm signal
Check blindspot
Target the center of your intended path
Decrease brake pressure, inch car forward while turning wheel rapidly and fully left
Straighten in your lane
Cancel Signal

21. To Re-enter Traffic

22. To Re-enter Traffic

23. To Re-enter Traffic

24. To Re-enter Traffic

25. To Re-enter Traffic

26. To Re-enter Traffic

27. To Re-enter Traffic

28. To Re-enter Traffic

29. To Re-enter Traffic

30. Key Steps COM-PREP REAR PIVOT POINT
CHECK LEFT FRONT CORNER SWING - Search & Yield
BACK TO 45 DEGREE ANGLE
CREEP & TIME CLEARANCE
LEAVE VEHICLE’S WHEELS TURNED TO LEFT FOR EASY EXIT