What is the proper step to center the vehicle when parallel parking?

• A. Turn Wheels Sharply To The Left
• B. Back Up Quickly Toward The Vehicle Behind
• C. Straighten Wheels And Pull Forward To Center
• D. Stop And Restart

Answer: (C)

Centering the vehicle in parallel parking happens by straightening the steering wheel and moving straight forward to sit in the middle of the space. After you’ve angled the car into the spot, turning the wheels toward the curb starts the back-in entry. Once you’re in position and the car is aligned at a favorable angle, straighten the wheels and pull forward. This lets the car move straight into the center of the space, giving even space to the curb and to the vehicles beside you and behind you. Keeping the wheels straight during the final pull avoids drifting to one side, which would make you sit off-center.