If you live in a large city, chances are that you've had to parallel park your vehicle at least once. Or, if you don't know how to parallel park or avoid it at all costs, you've probably passed up a prime parking spot or two. If you've never learned the art of parallel parking or just want to brush up on your skills, you've come to the right place.

1. They don't get it right on their first try
2. They feel as though other people are watching and judging them
3. They feel as though they're holding up other drivers

1. Put your car into reverse.
2. While looking over your shoulder, turn the steering wheel sharply toward the curb you will be parking beside.
3. Ease off the brake and begin backing into your parking space.
4. Watch where you're going, but stop periodically to check your other side and your rearview mirror.
5. When your passenger door is roughly even with the other car's bumper, stop.
6. Turn your steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction and begin backing up again; this will straighten out your car as you pull into the parking spot.
7. Again, continue to glance around you to make sure your path is clear.
8. Once you have successfully backed into the parking spot, pull forward or backward if necessary to straighten out your wheels and center your car in the parking spot.c