Find a parking space with enough length for your vehicle
Signal your intention to park and slow down
Align your vehicle parallel to the car in front of the space
Stop when your front door is even with the rear bumper of the car you’re parking behind
Turn the steering wheel fully toward the curb (away from traffic) and begin backing slowly
Stop backing when your vehicle’s rear corner is even with the rear corner of the car in front
Turn the steering wheel fully the other way (toward the center of the parking space)
Continue backing slowly until your vehicle is at about a 45-degree angle in the space
Straighten the steering wheel as your vehicle becomes parallel to the curb
Adjust forward or backward in small movements to center the car within the space
Stop when you’re about 6–12 inches from the curb
Straighten the wheels
Check mirrors and surroundings before finalizing position
Set the parking brake and shift to park