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Approach
your bay perpendicular to the parking spaces and at least 2 car-widths out
from them (the farther the better).
Note
if there is an obstruction close to the end of your bay (a pole, tree, water
column, bin etc).
Turning point
Brake to
almost full stop when you see the side mirror is at the near line of your
bay.
Turn
the steering wheel fully to the bay.
Crawl
forward until you enter your bay.
Continue
crawling and straightening wheels, aligning the car parallel to the lines of
the bay, not more than 30 cm out of parallel with the lines.
Stop
close to the kerb, taking care not to hit an obstruction that may be at the
end of the bay, within 40 cm from the end of the bay (30 cm in Australian Capital Territory and South Australia).
Apply
the hand brake.
Shift
transmission to Park.
Foot
off pedals.
Switch
off the engine.
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