During parallel parking, what is the final adjustment to finish the maneuver?

During parallel parking, what is the final adjustment to finish the maneuver?

• A. Turn the wheel further toward the curb.
• B. Adjust to straighten.
• C. Continue backing without adjustment.
• D. Stop and restart.

Answer: (B)

Finish by straightening the steering so the vehicle sits parallel to the curb. After you’ve angled in with the wheel turned toward the curb, gently bring the wheel back toward center as you continue backing. When the car is straight and aligned with the curb (roughly the same distance from the cars in front and behind), you’re finished. This position prevents being angled and makes it easy to exit or adjust if needed. Turning further toward the curb or backing without straightening would leave you at an angle; stopping and restarting isn’t necessary when you properly straighten at the end.

Finish by straightening the steering so the vehicle sits parallel to the curb. After you’ve angled in with the wheel turned toward the curb, gently bring the wheel back toward center as you continue backing. When the car is straight and aligned with the curb (roughly the same distance from the cars in front and behind), you’re finished. This position prevents being angled and makes it easy to exit or adjust if needed. Turning further toward the curb or backing without straightening would leave you at an angle; stopping and restarting isn’t necessary when you properly straighten at the end.