My driving instructor had a foolproof method for parallel parking - nearly 30 years ago now - its simplicity blew my mind at the time and I’ve never forgotten it. Your video reminds me of that old lesson so much. Pull up parallel to the front car, making sure the back of both cars are perfectly aligned. Turn the wheel and reverse until your near-side wing mirror passes the back of the other car. The second your wing mirror passes, you turn your wheel fully in the other direction. You’ll end up nicely aligned to the kerb. Those two little tips: aligning the backs of the cars and then waiting for the wing mirror to pass, have served me well since then. Parallel parking is absolutely my favourite manoeuvre. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos, I always love them and learn so much.

@xela391

Жыл бұрын

same the method i learned was to line up the side mirrors with the car in front of you and turn the wheel one full turn and back up till you're at a 45 degree angle then turn the wheel fully in the opposite direction and back up

@stevenraeburn8178

Жыл бұрын

When your wing mirror passes what please?

@a-lizard-in-crimson

Жыл бұрын

@@stevenraeburn8178 The back of the other car: so you line up next to the parked car, your car parallel to their car, then you reverse with the steering wheel turned, then when you wing mirror passes the back of the other car you turn your steering wheel in the opposite direction.

@jayzone9457

Жыл бұрын

@@a-lizard-in-crimson one lock left then two right? Or

@PNorm

Жыл бұрын

It's all about explanation and simplicity. You need your learner to fully understand, so they need to feel open enough to ask any questions they have. The way you explained it is perfect. If anyone is struggling, screenshot this mans comment and practise, it's exactly how you parallel park.

I think the reason you teach so well is that you acknowledge when things are difficult but make it seem realistic that you can overcome the difficulty by improving. I’ve had experiences of instructors acting like everything should be self explanatory and intuitive. This is a breath of fresh air! Thank you!

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 people aren't born to drive and most things are easy... once you have spent 20 years doing them that is.

@elenamarzan2799

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, as he says getting confidence is so important and some instructors they just kill that

@rishigoyal7059

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. Thank you!

@samdyer6942

Жыл бұрын

Returning to this after a year. I passed very shortly after watching your videos. So helpful for the reasons explained above. For anyone, losing hope, keep watching these videos and just put the hours in. It will come and the freedom of driving and driving well is just the best.

@LH-kr4od

Жыл бұрын

So true. I've gone through 7 (!) driving instructors and only two of them have had anything like Richard's patience and empathy. Can we clone him?!

Would love to have as my instructor. You're simply the best

@hashimb4160

4 жыл бұрын

Iateke 50 lessons still not god what can do please

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You will have to have patience. Ask your instructor why they think you may struggle.

@makalinskis

4 жыл бұрын

@@hashimb4160 change instructor, I had one who was just taking my money, I got one who cares and wants me to pass.

@fallout4everz234

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 40 plus and haven't passed yet only just started to learn but it's just like watching me son teach me who's just left school lol, nice video 👍

@teammmx

3 жыл бұрын

Better than all the rest?

My driving test is tomorrow. And I’m so nervous. When I drive I’m very confident but I’m getting really nervous now. And so I’m watching loads of videos to hopefully lower my nerves. EDIT: I PASSED WITH ONLY TWO MINORS!!!

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Knowledge can increase confidence. It's perfectly normal to feel nervous before a driving test. Putting yourself under pressure won't help, try to remember that it doesn't matter if you fail, you can always do it again.

@lonezubair1015

4 жыл бұрын

ConnorJSables Best of luck dear

@bigboyhours6473

3 жыл бұрын

@@lonezubair1015 bruh

@Simply4TheTube

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving once you’ve reversed can you correct your angle by driving forward

@Hana-su7zg

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats!!

I love how clear and simple your words are to me me understand. This is crucial for a student Well done

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@hashimb4160

4 жыл бұрын

ok thanks

@essirtyson1594

3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing well done

@ukjcjc8104

3 жыл бұрын

True my instructor cant speak english

@michaelaedwards4469

2 жыл бұрын

I have watched so many of your videos..so appreciate everything you teach and demo

I passed my test 9 years ago, and only just got my first car today!! So glad I watched this video before getting into the car today - just nailed my first parallel park in 9 years, so thank you for making this video!

@guotaku7599

2 жыл бұрын

Did you just wait on the road until u finished this video LOL

@kerrywilliams8975

Жыл бұрын

This gives me hope! I am buying a car soon but feel like i have forgotten everything so rewatching videos and takibg extra lessons! X

@shikhakumari6946

Жыл бұрын

I started car learning since April 2022 but still i am learning .

I've watched one hundred videos but this one is the ONLY one helped me understand and find a reference point that is easy to spot. THANK YOU so much. Keep up the great job :)

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help.

@fersun2286

4 жыл бұрын

What's the reference point to understand 45 degree? It's hard to understand :(

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

It's hard to explain on a message but directly to the side is 90 so half way there. Although 45 is the absolute maximum. Don't aim for 45 degrees just put a reasonable angle on that will get you to the curb. Even if you only have 20 degrees you will still make it. My advice, most people put too much angle on, less is more.

@fersun2286

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for ur reply sir :) I am practicing a lot , I will try ur error fix methods,I hope it will work for me . I will come back to u :)

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

@@fersun2286 you're welcome

Just a quick one to Thank you, Richard. I passed my UK test last week. I got the parallel park on my test and used your method with 'dry steering' and didn't get even a minor for it. I passed by watching your videos over and over 😂 and over. Plus private driving lessons. So thank you again so much.

Where have you been all my life? you are just brilliant. Learnt more in 5 minute from watching your video than 2 months of my driving lol. Thank you

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome!

Your explanation and demonstration along with illustration needed for reverse parallet parking are really comprehensive and crystal clear. Great job and I found your lesson extremely useful for me and whoever watch yours.

I have my first driving test this morning at 9:12 am, I’m feeling really nervous but I’m so grateful to you and your videos. You communicate so clearly and the information sticks so much better than when I’m with my own instructor!

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

I hope it went well!

@supbarook2799

Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@alawtomos8196

Жыл бұрын

@@supbarook2799 I failed! Two minors and one major fault for control on the reverse bay park in a tiny Tesco car park with cars all around!

@ContortyEva

5 ай бұрын

how are you doin now?

Passed my driving test this morning! Came back to say a big thank you for this video and your video on roundabouts!!!!! It really helped clarify things!!!! THANK YOU

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

You are a star, Richard! Your explanations on some subject areas are very simple, easy to put into practice, and result-driven. I passed my test with 2 minors few days ago. Thank you for the excellent works!

The first video I watched from this channel and it blew my mind away. Very simple and elaborative for a learner driver to understand. Additionally, you just saved me a whole lot of trouble with this insurance company for learner drivers. Thanks, pal.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Parallel parking is my biggest concern with driving and you made it so easy to understand. Hopefully I should get it right next time with all your helpful tips. Thank you ever so much.

I love your videos. I passed my test nearly 20 years ago but drive infrequently. I watch your videos to refresh my memory before I drive.

Finally passed my test today (2nd time round like Jenson Button) without any minors, and I'd say these videos have been a HUGE help!

You’re the best instructor ever 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent advice! You're very thorough and have made me feel more confident to try this. I'm returning to driving after 45 years! Thankyou so much. 😃

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

I’m binge watching your videos as I have my first driving lesson on Friday.... your videos seem to help even though I have no clue what I’m doing

I passed my driving test today with 2 minors, i have to say this video and many others on your channel definitely helped contribute to me passing so I would like to say a huge thank you for everything you do!

@Welshbubble

10 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your pass! Now the fun begins 😅 I passed 4 weeks ago with 2 minors too, and I’m here because I learnt in a car with reversing cameras and the guides to now having an old car that still has wind down windows in the back 😂

I love how this guy talks

I passed my test nearly 4 years ago, and I get a car this week. I'm very nervous as the way I was taught was with pointers/ stickers on the car and trying to learn clutch control at the same time as learning observations and the actual manoeuvres, this has cleared up some of my anxiety about parking etc so thank you! These videos are really great :)

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome. I don't agree with instructors using stickers to help with parking. That's just a way to get you through the test not doesn't actually help you develop skill.

If you created a driving school in my country you'd run literally every driving school out of business 😂🙌🏽

@swaytannic1179

3 жыл бұрын

Pa fair ma driving school emunyika mangu akamama

@chichizamba2112

2 жыл бұрын

Chikuru wabhadhara yecoco ku VID license unotora

I just passed my driving test in the US today and these videos were the most helpful thing I found. Even though everything is on the "wrong" side in the UK, you explain so well that it does not matter. My instructor in the US could not explain things to me half this well. I eventually just ended up using his car to practice the tips I picked up from these videos. Thank you!

I just tried your method and for the first time my parking went so smoothly. Really thankful for these videos. I have learned more from your videos than the driving school I went to!

An excellent descriptive video. A 'must see' for all those drivers who struggle with parallel parking. I liked your point about leaving it to the end of training when car control has been mastered.

I just wanted to say thank you for these videos,they were quite helpful. I passed my driving test last week🎉 It’s such a great feeling driving on my own now and can easily get to places

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

That's fantastic, thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

Good tip about checking your "angle on" by looking in front rather than behind! Never occurred to me.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺

I had been been watching your videos before my test. Your videos especially this one are really helpful! Before watching your videos I sucked at parallel parking cause I didn't know what reference points I could look to. Your explanation is really clear! I passed my test today with a pretty good parallel parking. So thank you very much!

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, congratulations on passing!

Thankyou sooooo much for making this video!!! After watching a dozen videos on parallel parking, your video is hands down THE BEST so far. Elaborately explained with all the alternatives and 'if' situations which the other videos lacked. I am from USA where it's a right side driving but I had no problem applying your instructions. My test is in two days so fingers crossed! 🤞🏽

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck on your test 🤞

I've been driving over 20yrs and watched your video out curiosity, and I must say you explain this difficult to master manoeuvre very simply. I wish my driving instructor back in the day (R.I.P MR. *****) could have explained it as well as you and I may not have struggled with this as much at the time. .. well done!

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks alot, You are a perfect driving instructor on earth!!! Your explanations are clear and easy to understand for someone like me.

Richard, you are a genius driving instructor! Thank you for your videos. 😊

OMG have looking for this detail parking for so long. Watched so many videos on youtube yet still found difficult until seen yours video. Thank you.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're more than welcome.

My test is in 4 days. I'm literally binge watching your videos Richard. Reverse parking is one maneuver that has been hard for me but your tips make it look so easy. Keep up the great work!

Tried this method today and it’s better than what my instructor or any other KZread videos have taught me. Thank you so much!!

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thank you.

One of the best instructors ever born

OMG thank you for this video about Triangle Gaps and 45 degree explained! It helps immeasurably, as I try to squeeze the car into 6m x 2.5x spot for the Driving Test! It is getting so much fun now!

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I'm very pleased you're happy with the video.

Been watching the videos non stop ! Passed my theory and starting the parallel this week

Thankyou for all of your tips with driving keep the videos coming you are helping so many people with learning I'm so happy I have found them on here they have been critical to someone like me who have only had practice in my instructors car I'm sure others can say the same thing your awesome ☺️👍

You are real for what learners are looking for when they are parking. Thank you very much for all tips 🙏🙏🙏 . My driving test will be in Australia lol on Monday.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck on Monday!

You by far the best instructor. This video is quite clear and excellent. Thank you

Fantastic instructor.

Ok, so I passed my test 5 years ago- and have now just got a car after riding a motorcycle for 9 years. I had to get the car quickly since i start a new job which requires reliable travel with no bus route through the winter, and my driving instructor is fully booked. These videos are helping me massively! since it's not motor memory anymore and i am abit nervous driving around still getting used to the difference between a car and a bike, ive needed some decent pointers 👌 thank you so much man, these are an absolute lifesaver

Thanks so much for this video, I’ve been driving just over a year since I passed my test and I’m still not greatly confident with reversing, I will definitely try this technique as it looks much easier!!

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤞

You are BRILLIANT. very well explained and easy to understand. you have made my life so much easier...i wish i could have you as my instructor

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have been afraid of parallel parking for a long time and watched several videos but didn't work for me. I have watched this video where it clearly explains about angles, when to turn. After watching this video, I tried 6 times in a row without fail. I wish I had watched this video before.

Been watching videos for days wish I had found your page on day 1 only person who’s made me grasp parrel parking x

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

That's great, I'm happy to help 😊

My test is in November and these videos help SO MUCH!!!!! I can actually understand it and its explained simply

My lessons are going well and it's all thanks to your tutorials. 👌🇿🇦

This is a reason why parallel parking can seem intimidating and nerve-wracking for a lot of drivers, even experienced. I suppose it's a necessity if you're going to live in London, since it seems like many households don't have driveways/bays. This video was really helpful as always! Even though I have to kinda hold my breath!

Great explanation. You make my driving impeccable

I learnt how to drive an automatic transmission car by watching all your videos. Now I can drive perfectly without going to a driving school. Thanks from Lagos Nigeria

A brilliant set of videos - I wish I had watched these weeks ago... thanks so much - very clear and concise...

This is absolutely the best parallel parking video.👍🏻👍🏻

i passed almost 3 years ago and i only just got my car now with no driving inbetween- rusty! your videos helped me just jump right back into it :)

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that my videos have helped!

@johndennehy513

3 жыл бұрын

john

You’re best instructor soo far. Thanks

Such a great explanation, Axcent as well. keep going teaching and releasing videos !!

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will try my best.

Literally just passed my test and got a car and you are an absolute god send people are saying my driving has drastically improved

My instructor made this manoeuvre waay more complicated than it actually is. Thank you so much :)

One small trick I found very useful to judge your angle in the "Angle On" part is to look at the side mirror opposite to the curb. When you can see both the side and the front of the car parked behind you the angle is correct and you can straighten the wheels. Struggled a lot in my driving lessons because the instructor and relatives kept saying 45 degrees, but I couldn't visualize that in my head. Hope this helps

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I will look into that and see how reliable it is, thank you.

@electronz2288

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving I'm very pleased you took into consideration my piece of advice. Your videos really helped me become a smoother driver, though I've been driving for 3 years now. Thanks for the time you take to teach other people these tricks and manouvers

@liubomirwm

Жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Did you try this? 👀

@rowdyposs

Жыл бұрын

@@liubomirwmI tried something similar to it with a learner yesterday and it worked well. We were parking into bay marked on the ground with white paint. so I told her when she could see all of the front of the marked bay to the curb in her driver’s side mirror, her angle was enough.

@ContortyEva

5 ай бұрын

@@ConquerDriving did you try it out?

Thankx a million for this video... at last I did parallel parking without any mistakes all thanks to your wonderful explanation. You are an awesome instructor.

You are one of the best instructor, I am only watching your videos ! 👍🏻

Very encouraging, motivating and makes learning easy and simple. Bravo..awesome man.

I want to just give you a huge hug for this. You just made everything soooo easy. Thank you! 😊😊😊

Passed a month ago. I got parralel park and emergency stop on my test. Passed first time with no faults. Very happy with that. Now I'm learning to reverse on my own.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

I hope the videos help.

@Bikertyke

4 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving just need to brush up on parallel park and reverse bay. Then I will take my P plates off

I passed my license over 6 months ago, but I almost never had to parallel park after driving school. This really helped cheers for that.

Hi Richard, you are the best trainer ever I have come across. My bad luck I can’t get you as my instructor but you are my idol. Thank you for helping us.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for being so kind.

The way you you talking is more clearly well explaining

Want to thank you for all your fantastic videos, I passed today and a big part of that was your videos. Massive thank you!

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic news, congratulations on passing!

Your videos really helped recapping on certain things since not drove for 3 years. Thanks

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Who else likes the video before watching knowing this video will be very informative..

I have always love this instructor

You're brilliant, mate. Thanks for your efforts.

Thank you for thoroughly well explained tutorial video,I have understood that control and observations are the key features for this manoeuvre.

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ☺

Thank you so much for your videos. You are one of the reasons for me to pass the driving test. God bless you🙏

His outstanding. Keen to help and so genuine and his technic would help any levels such as new learners of course and nervous learners. Need more driver instructor like him however I have a female who's equally good as him. Brilliant to watch you. And thank you very very much for all you advice and support etc.

I have my first driving test soon at the age of 40 something. I am confident and your videos are definitely helping 🚙 Thank you x x

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

The way you speak is very clearly

Well done, looking forward to the bay parking videos 👍🏻

Love your videos. Most of the other videos on youtube just say how to pass the test. Yours is more practical which increases the confidence of the driver and that is the most important.

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

That's really nice to hear, thank you.

Because of vids like this, I smashed out a perfect parallel park on my test this monday gone (3rd feb 2020) so thank u very much. Passed first time after 29hrs of driving with just 5 minors (2id argue but not worth it, 3 I sadly earnt lol!) And I was so nervous my tester had to tell me to breathe! But these vids really helped so much so a massive thank u again!

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

That's great news! I'm happy to hear I helped you. :)

@olivesjohnson9455

3 жыл бұрын

Janet Othen just before lockdown, lucky you 😅

@janetothen2583

3 жыл бұрын

@@olivesjohnson9455 very lucky they started cancelling tests just 2weeks and a few days later. Still almost impossible to get a test now.

You're so endowed bruh,great teaching skills, weldone.

I found your video very helpful l was once terrible at front bay parking, after watching ur video I can do it perfectly now. And the same with parallel parking

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear this 😊

very intuitive and simple video, tip: as you get more better, you can just cancel out the straightening part (or 'get there' part as shown in vid) by just doing the angle in part more gradually and then immediately moving on to angle off

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of skill to judge that way, but for really tight spaces I sometimes end up doing this.

I'm so Happy for these Lessons.Thank u.Im feeling more inspired to Be a Driver

I love your videos, they are really helpful. Using the side mirror to judge the car's position is very useful.

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

However using the mirror is not good at judging whether or not you will fit for a gap: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5ONp5SHks2ndrg.html

Thank you so much for sharing these videos. You are really good at explaining👏. Your videos are helping me so much. I have got my test in 2 weeks. I have my lessons with my instructor and keep watching your videos for mental rehearsal. 😊🚗

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your test!

@hina4957

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤞😊

Best video, and very descriptive to better understand reverse parallel parking

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm currently working on one for car parks.

Thank you Richard, I passed my G2 driving test in Ontario today! Parallel park was the reason I had failed my first attempt. Your videos helped immensely. In fact, your video here is the only thing that helped. The angle-on, get-there, angle-off method using wing mirrors to gauge distance. Thank you.

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@RavikantRai21490

Жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving thank you!

I've got stuck with my learning on parallel parking, thanks for this

Excellent reference points,thank you so much for this video.I really struggle with this manuevre.

Very clear, precise and informative, thank you

Yay I passed my driving test today...in NY. Thanks for uploading helpful content. GL everyone.

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

That's great news, congratulations on passing!

Brilliant advice and so easy to understand whether you are a novice or an expert, keep it up! Got my test coming next week in clacton taking your advice 100% 👍🏼

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your test!

@conoroshea8895

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving Appreciate it! Second time lucky 🍀

Each time when coming back to watch your videos, there is always something more to learn from. A long waiting list here to do the driving test after a few lockdowns, but it allows me to review your videos over and over again. Thanks for these clear and less complicated explanations.

Very clear explanation! Great job! Thank you ;)

@ConquerDriving

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Thanks for this. No wonder I find the drivers a bit rude here... that they speed by people when they are trying to park or pull out from a parking spot. What I mean by this, is if no one is coming when I start to pull out from a spot, polite drivers would stop (or so I thought). Having lived where lived in the US for years, where most drivers were polite (by US driving standards), few people would slip past. The person parking or pulling out has the right away once they have begun to do either with no cars initially in view. Now, I won't make this error--born out of misunderstanding as to what it means to be polite (politeness is on the other foot here)--when I take my exam.

U are simply an amazing tutor.. thanks for this video