What does 'parallel parking' mean?
Parking perpendicular to the curb in a parking lot
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Parking your vehicle parallel to the curb, between two other parked vehicles
Parking at a 45-degree angle to the curb
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Parking in a designated handicap space
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Parallel parking means parking your vehicle parallel to the curb, typically between two other parked vehicles on the side of a road. It requires backing into the space at an angle and then straightening out.
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