How to back out of a parking space

Backing out of a parking space can be a hassle, but knowing the right tricks and tips can make you an expert at not only parking but also driving. Even for experienced drivers this can be an intimidating task. Our experts at Toyota of Clermont have created a step-by-step guide just for you:

1. Adjust the seat and mirrors: Make sure you’ve adjusted yourself comfortably to see your surroundings. Now you’re ready to buckle in.
2. Start your car: With your car on, place your foot on the brake and shift the car into reverse, look over your shoulder, and begin to reverse. 
3. Slowly begin backing out of a parking space: Line your front bumper with the car in the spot next to you.
4. Turn your steering wheel: Make sure to turn in the opposite direction you’ll be going
5. Backing out of a parking space: Continue to slowly back out and put the car in drive once you have straightened out the wheels. 

Now that you have learned how to back out of a parking space you need to know how to back in. Backing out of a parking space is similar to backing in, there are a few more steps but having a backup camera in this instance is a quick and easy way to reverse.

Backing in and how to properly park

Backing out of a parking space requires adjusting, being hyper-aware of your surroundings, and being cautious. Knowing how to back into the parking space will minimize possible accidents and you can drive straight out. Our Toyota of Clermont experts have your back:

1. Find your spot: Once you’ve found your parking spot, drive at least two spots beyond or 3 to 5 feet away from the spot. 
2. Turn your steering wheel: Start turning your wheel towards the parking spot and begin to reverse while looking back
3. Backing up: When backing up you have two options, using your backup camera or looking over your shoulder. Both give you an idea of how close or far you are. The best feature of the back cameras is how they can provide you with sounding alerts if you cross over the parking spot lines. 
4. Make the wheel straight: Once the rear bumper is at least halfway inside the parking space, stop and straighten the wheels. Make sure your rear tires are parallel to the parking lines if you don’t have a backup camera. 
5. Slowly Reverse: When in the spot continue to slowly back up.  Be sure to maintain a slow steady pace to avoid any curbs, poles, or vehicles that may be behind you. (very important when parking at the many theme parks).
6. Park: Once you’ve placed your car in park, cautiously open your door to check you are within the parking lines.
7. Adjust if needed: To adjust your parking, simply pull forward and correct when backing into the parking spot again. 

Now you’re an expert at backing out of a parking space and reverse parking or backing into a parking spot. Remember to take your time, adjust your parking if needed, and always keep an eye out for pedestrians.

Parking Tips

Backing out of a parking space and backing into a parking spot can sound easy on paper but there are a few tips to keep in mind. 

• Always keep an eye out for pedestrians, other cars, and objects 
• Avoid backing up too much where you may hit another car or object ruining your paint or worse damaging your car
• Do not take up more than one lane of parking 
• Always use your turn signals 

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