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Parallel Parking

A complete parallel-parking guide covering safe setup, slow control, steering phases, curb judgement and corrections.

Featured video by GrayJays Driving School. Embedded from YouTube for educational reference. Driviology does not claim ownership of the video.

Creator: GrayJays Driving School · Watch original video on YouTube ↗

Learning Objectives

  • Set up at a safe distance
  • complete the steering sequence
  • finish parallel and appropriately close to the curb.

Ontario Learning Notes

Reference points vary by vehicle and seating position. Safety observations, control and final position matter more than memorizing one rigid formula.

Key Takeaways

  • Observe before every movement
  • move very slowly
  • use repeatable references
  • correct safely rather than forcing a poor position.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Starting too far away
  • steering too early or late
  • missing blind-spot checks
  • finishing too far from or contacting the curb.

Quick Knowledge Check

1. What is one key objective when practising "Parallel Parking"?

Set up at a safe distance

2. What is a common mistake learner drivers should avoid here?

Starting too far away

3. What does Ontario driving guidance say about this skill?

Reference points vary by vehicle and seating position. Safety observations, control and final position matter more than memorizing one rigid formula.

Editorial & Safety Review

Driviology Content Team (Top 15 editorial review) reviewed this page on July 29, 2026. Driving rules and best practices can change - always confirm current requirements with the official Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver's Handbook and your licensed instructor before your road test.

Sources & Disclaimer

Featured video: How to Master Parallel Parking for Your Ontario G2 Drive Test by GrayJays Driving School. This video is publicly available on YouTube and is embedded here for educational reference only under YouTube's standard embed terms. Driviology does not claim ownership of, host, or re-upload this content.