Parallel Perfection

In the last month I discovered something interesting about myself: I can do parallel parking well only when I'm alone. When there are other passengers with me, I often park far away from the curb, which requires me to start again.

From what I've seen, I'm not the only one with this problem, and the only solution is some practice. I don't drive much with others, so I guess I'll have to keep practicing only when I can.

Did it ever happen to you?
Nadav

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Perfection in Parallel Parking

From all driving maneuvers, one of the hardest is definitely parallel parking. Many people struggle with it, but last week I found out that I passed the stage of struggling.

I don't have many opportunities to parallel park, since I don't live in a city. However, last week I drove to a friend's house, and I had no choice: it's either parallel parking or standing in the middle of the street. I pulled up a perfect parallel parking. It was beautiful.

The lesson is clear: practice, practice, and more practice. If you don't want to be embarrassed when parking with friends (like I was), make sure you can parallel park with no problem.

Have a great weekend,
Nadav

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Perfect Parallel Parking

Two weeks ago, on Friday (April 3), I drove to the near city to take my new computer (which I'm using now, it's great!). Driving there on Friday is suicide. It's really congested when you drive, and parking is nearly impossible to find.

As I approached the computer store I didn't see any available parking, so I went ahead and made a U-turn. Then, on the second round, I saw an entrance to a little alley which acts as a parking lot for nearby stores. I parked there and made a super-perfect parallel parking. Usually I don't really make them well, but this one was fantastic.

Then, when I stood at the stairs leading to the store, I saw a perfect parking spot, right in front of the front door.

Luckily, the computer wasn't heavy. And hey, I made a great parking.

Have a great weekend!
Nadav

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