Signal and check mirrors and blind spots
Stop beside the car in front of the space, about 2 to 3 feet away
Align your rear bumper with the other car’s rear bumper
Shift into reverse
Turn the steering wheel toward the curb
Back up slowly until your front door pillar lines up with the rear bumper of the car beside you
Straighten the wheel
Continue backing up slowly
Turn the wheel away from the curb to bring the front of your car into the space
Stop when your car is centered in the space
Shift into drive
Adjust forward or backward as needed to fit within the space
Straighten the wheels
Set the parking brake if needed