| Whether you live in a busy, bustling city or a quiet | | | | awareness, so when you come to get out of the |
| country dwelling, being able to drive safely and | | | | car, you won't find that you're parked too close |
| confidently is important, and one of the most | | | | to even open your driver's door! A simple fix to |
| common things that drivers of all ages find tricky | | | | prevent you from denting your bumper (or |
| is parking. Though absolutely essential, the | | | | anyone else’s) is parking sensors. They can |
| seemingly simple act of parking a car can become | | | | be used both front and rear and will help you park |
| cumbersome and time consuming due to several | | | | more accurately in no time. |
| factors, from surface terrain and reduced visibility | | | | In a busy street or packed multi-storey car park, |
| to even an unfamiliar new car. | | | | it’s easy for drivers to get competitive over |
| To avoid accidents and save time, there are | | | | parking spaces. Don’t. Remember that |
| plenty of small tips to bear in mind the next time | | | | keeping control of the car is essential at all times, |
| you go to reverse park into a tight space, or | | | | so you should try to avoid any actions that could |
| parallel park on a congested street, but here's a | | | | provoke other drivers. Maintain common courtesy |
| few of them to get you started. | | | | while parking that you would use throughout your |
| Small scrapes and bumps are very common in | | | | day to day life, as this will keep you relaxed and |
| car parks, where space is usually of a premium. | | | | focused as you go to park. |
| When you find the best spot to park in, first | | | | Finally, don’t forget the little things that will |
| decide whether to reverse in or go nose first, and | | | | make the job of parking easier. Before you begin |
| then remember to go slowly. Though you'll | | | | the manoeuvre, make sure you’re aware of |
| hopefully not cause any serious accidents while | | | | what’s around you and, just as importantly, |
| parking, it can still be expensive to fix that | | | | make sure fellow drivers are aware of you. Signal |
| scratched paint work if you're not careful. Simply | | | | clearly and early, allowing drivers plenty of time to |
| reducing your speed immediately gives you a far | | | | give you room to park, and be considerate of |
| greater margin for error and allows you time to | | | | how much space you take up too - always aim |
| consider each movement and amend any | | | | for the minimum. |
| mistakes as you go. | | | | Though there are plenty of car insurance |
| Next is observation. By being aware of what is | | | | companies out there, follow these simple tips and |
| around you on all sides, it can reduce the likelihood | | | | hopefully your parking will be bump-free in the |
| of accidents and will improve your spatial | | | | future. |