Our tips to succeed in your niche
No wide seats available for easy parking? It will be necessary to maneuver to succeed your parking! Whether in the street or on a parking lot, here are our tips for you to park without stress!
A fairly large location
After having done the same trick several times, that's it, you have just found a place! Problem: space is reduced! Before starting any maneuver, be sure to see if it is still wide enough for your car to enter without stamping another.
To make it easier, choose a parking lot . Places are generally more spacious . Be careful though: if you miss attention, you can quickly stamp another car or pole.
Even though this method seems effective ... Avoid!
Pay attention to others
Whether you're looking for parking on the street or in a car park, remember that you never have priority .
When locating a location, tell motorists who are following you that you intend to stop by turning on your turn signal . If no car stops to let you do your maneuver, wait until the lane clears to get you started .
Watch out for skirmishes
If your vehicle does not have a backup radar, a niche is a priori more complex to achieve. Nevertheless, there are some tips to help you achieve it without problem.
In the street, focus on the reflection of your car in a window . If you are accompanied, you can also ask your passenger to get out of the car to guide you .
Know your car
To park effectively, it is essential that you know the dimensions of your vehicle. If you do not yet master it (if you have just bought it for example), wait a little before you start, the time to familiarize yourself with it.
To succeed a niche in reverse ...
- Beforeembarking on the maneuver, position your vehicle perfectly: its rear wheels must be at the height of the bumper of the car parked behind the location you covet.
- At slow speed, steer at a 45 degree angle .
- Once your mirror is at the same height as the rear light of the other car, turn the other way, always backing down slowly.
- When your headlights are aligned with those of the car in front of you, straighten the wheels.
If only parking could be as simple as that ...